Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
- Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony NEX-C3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-FH100 was brought out 14 months prior to the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony NEX-C3
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Casio EX-FH100
NEX-C3 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | June 2010 | Newer by 14 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony NEX-C3
EX-FH100 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 against the NEX-C3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and NEX-C3 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and NEX-C3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lb) | 225 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $299 | $343 |