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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony a1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FH100 was brought out 11 years earlier than the a1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FH100 grades vs the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony a1

 EX-FH100 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Casio EX-FH100

 a1 EX-FH100 
ReleasedJanuary 2021June 2010More recent by 129 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony a1

 EX-FH100 a1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 has physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the a1.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and a1 is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and a1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FH100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony a1 will result in greater detail having its extra 40MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography factors
Sony a1 Portrait photography factors
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
89
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Sony a1 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography features
Sony a1 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
91
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (530 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
better than average battery life (530 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (50 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography details
Sony a1 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (530 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Sony a1
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
37
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony a1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Alpha a1
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-06-16 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 640x480 7680x4320
Video file format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 737g (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $299 $6,498