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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH100 was unveiled 9 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 EX-FH100 RX100 VA 

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

 RX100 VA EX-FH100 
RevealedJuly 2018June 2010More modern by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 EX-FH100 RX100 VA 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 features outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 and the RX100 VA.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.

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

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH100 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VA will render extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
76
lighter than competition (299 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
81
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (299g)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony RX100 VA
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2018-07-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
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 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 - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $998