Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 6 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX80 to resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.