Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony WX9

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 24 months before the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FC100 scores against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 and the WX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX9 to show extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.