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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9 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
  • Announced June 2010
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • New Model is Sony A9 II
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and A9 (24MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH100 was launched 7 years prior to the A9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony A9

 EX-FH100 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Casio EX-FH100

 A9 EX-FH100 
ReleasedApril 2017June 2010More modern by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony A9

 EX-FH100 A9 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the A9.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and A9 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and A9.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A9 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography advice
Sony A9 Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Sony A9 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Sony A9
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
73
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography advice
Sony A9 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony A9
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Alpha A9
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-06-16 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 201g (0.44 pounds) 673g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $299 $4,498