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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was released 4 years prior to the WX70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony WX70

 EX-FC100 WX70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-FC100

 WX70 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX70

 EX-FC100 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the WX70.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX70 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Sony WX70
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $242