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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
94 Imaging
31 Features
21 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
54 Features
86 Overall
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was announced 12 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 EX-FC100 ZV-1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Casio EX-FC100

          

          

            
 ZV-1 EX-FC100 
LaunchedMay 2020January 2009Fresher by 138 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 EX-FC100 ZV-1 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the ZV-1.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and ZV-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and ZV-1.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will show extra detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
26
 has manual focus
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (9MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
72
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
55
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than average in class (294 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography features
23
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't change focal length (()mm)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
 low resolution (9 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
70
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 features tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography information
51
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse function
 low resolution (9 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
81
 lighter than average in class (294 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography details
31
 has manual focus
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (()mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 low resolution (9 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
70
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone jack
86
 decently wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic support
 lighter than average in class (294g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Sony ZV-1
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony ZV-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 156g (0.34 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
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 One One
Retail pricing $300 $750