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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH100 was released 5 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FH100 grades against the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony WX500

 EX-FH100 WX500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Casio EX-FH100

 WX500 EX-FH100 
AnnouncedApril 2015June 2010Fresher by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony WX500

 EX-FH100 WX500 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the WX500.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and WX500.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX500 Portrait photography highlights
36
has manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
39
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography info
Sony WX500 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Sony WX500
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
35
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony WX500
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $348