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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was revealed 6 months before the W530 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony W530

 EX-FH100 W530 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Casio EX-FH100

 W530 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W530

 EX-FH100 W530 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 offers exterior 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the W530.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and W530.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W530 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Sony W530
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography information
Sony W530 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony W530
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $269