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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and A35 (16MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the A35 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony A35

 EX-FC100 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Casio EX-FC100

 A35 EX-FC100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A35

 EX-FC100 A35 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC100 against the A35.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and A35 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and A35.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A35 will deliver greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Sony A35
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (415 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Sony A35
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
lighter than others (415g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (440 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than others (415 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A35
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $598