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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony NEX-C3
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony NEX-C3

 EX-FH100 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Casio EX-FH100

 NEX-C3 EX-FH100 
IntroducedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony NEX-C3

 EX-FH100 NEX-C3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (225 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography details
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (225 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
27
lighter than competition (225 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony NEX-C3
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Alpha NEX-C3
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