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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
65
Overall
59

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A35
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and A37 (16MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was launched 4 years before the A37 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony A37

 EX-FC100 A37 
Display dimensions2.7"2.6"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Casio EX-FC100

 A37 EX-FC100 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A37

 EX-FC100 A37 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony A37 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the A37.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and A37.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A37 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Sony A37 Portrait photography advice
26
has manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Sony A37
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Sony A37 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A37 Landscape photography highlights
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.6")
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony A37
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony SLT-A37
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 506g (1.12 lb)
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 All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $522