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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was released within a month of the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony WX5

 EX-FH100 WX5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-FH100

 WX5 EX-FH100 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony WX5

 EX-FH100 WX5 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 has physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the WX5.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and WX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX5 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
36
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Sony WX5 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $250