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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV 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 RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Updated by Sony RX100 V
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH100 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-FH100 scores against the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony RX100 IV

 EX-FH100 RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Casio EX-FH100

 RX100 IV EX-FH100 
IntroducedJune 2015June 2010Fresher by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony RX100 IV

 EX-FH100 RX100 IV 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 offers external dimensions 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 RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the RX100 IV.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and RX100 IV is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography advice
36
has manual focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
65
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography details
Sony RX100 IV Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
86
lighter than others (298g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH100
Vlogging with Sony RX100 IV
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
81
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (298 grams)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony RX100 IV
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2015-06-10
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 562
Other
Battery life - 280 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $898