Casio EX-FH100 vs Sony A77

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony A77, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and A77 (24MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FH100 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the A77 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH100 matches up versus the A77 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH100 versus Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the A77.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and A77 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and A77.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 will give extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.