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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Announced June 2010
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was launched 20 months before the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony HX10V

 EX-FH100 HX10V 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Casio EX-FH100

 HX10V EX-FH100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony HX10V

 EX-FH100 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH100 against the HX10V.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and HX10V.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
36
manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
38
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
45
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony HX10V
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $616