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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7 II
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the A7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony A7

 EX-FH100 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Casio EX-FH100

 A7 EX-FH100 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony A7

 EX-FH100 A7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony A7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 and the A7.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and A7 is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and A7.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
79
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than competition (474g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Sony A7
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (474g)
weather proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (340 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Sony A7
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
Sony A7 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
35
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
lighter than competition (474g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony A7
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Alpha A7
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-01-22
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 474 grams (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $798