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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 7 years before the WX500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony WX500

 EX-FC100 WX500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-FC100

 WX500 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2009More modern by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX500

 EX-FC100 WX500 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the WX500.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and WX500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX500 to offer greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Sony WX500 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Sony WX500
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
good battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX500 Landscape photography highlights
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (236g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX500
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $348