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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
65
Overall
59

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 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
  • Announced June 2010
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A35
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and A37 (16MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH100 was released 23 months before the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Sony A37

 EX-FH100 A37 
Screen sizing3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Casio EX-FH100

 A37 EX-FH100 
LaunchedMay 2012June 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Sony A37

 EX-FH100 A37 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 has outside dimensions 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 A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 and the A37.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and A37 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and A37.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A37 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Sony A37
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography information
Sony A37 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography features
Sony A37 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6 inches)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging info
Sony A37 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Sony A37
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Sony SLT-A37
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 2.6"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 506 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $522