Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a5100
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony a5000

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a5100 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony a5100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-FH100 was released 5 years before the a5100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony a5100
EX-FH100 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Casio EX-FH100
a5100 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 50 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony a5100
EX-FH100 | a5100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-FH100 and the a5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and a5100 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and a5100.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FH100 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a5100 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2014-08-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 283g (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-90 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $299 | $448 |