Casio Exilim EX-FC100 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and the Casio Exilim EX-Z800, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 was introduced in January 2009 and Casio Exilim EX-Z800 was introduced in August 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Highlights

      • 9 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 50 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-FC100
      4. Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z800
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Casio Exilim EX-Z800.

      PROS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio EX-FC100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Casio Exilim EX-Z800.

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z800
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Olympus E-410
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Sony a6700
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      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Sigma sd Quattro H
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      APS-H

      44.8 MP

      Sony a7CR
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      Full Frame

      60.2 MP

      Canon SX20 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon SX30 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Kodak Z981
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1X
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      Casio EX-Z800
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-Z800 over Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 vs Casio Exilim EX-Z800
      Higher Sensor Resolution 9 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 50
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3456 x 2592 vs 4320 x 3240
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.6 vs f/3.2
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/8.5 vs f/5.9
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Lighter 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) vs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

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      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D800E
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      Full Frame

      36.3 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Casio Exilim EX-Z800
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Casio Exilim EX-Z800
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor9 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Casio Exilim EX-Z800 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Casio Exilim EX-Z800 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 50 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Casio Exilim EX-Z800 is equipped with Exilim Engine 5.0 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648, 2736, 2816 x 2112 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 comes with NP-40 battery pack and Casio Exilim EX-Z800 comes with NP-120 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot. Casio Exilim EX-Z800 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-FC100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-Z800.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91") and Casio Exilim EX-Z800 body has dimensions of 91 x 52 x 20 mm (3.58 x 2.05 x 0.79"). Casio Exilim EX-FC100 weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-Z800 weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz).

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      100 mm

      59 mm

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      91 mm

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      Size comparisons of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Casio Exilim EX-Z800 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and give them scores of 53 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-Z800

      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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