Casio EX-FC100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Zeiss. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the ZX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 matches up versus the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Zeiss ZX1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 offers external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has specifications of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FC100 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the ZX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and ZX1.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.