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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H300 Comparison

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9 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H300 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Casio EX-FC100, which was introduced in January 2009 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Sony H300, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, EX-FC100 is 5 years older than H300. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-08
  • 9MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 156g. 100 x 59 x 23 mm

Sony H300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-13
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 25-875 mm F3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 590g. 130 x 95 x 122 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Weight
156 g vs 590 g 434 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 25mm 25 mm wider coverage
Sensor Pixel Area
3.13µm2 vs 1.41µm2 121% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 over Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 9 MP 122% more pixels
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/1500s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
875mm vs mm 875 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
35× vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.00 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 8.50 faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 1.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
8.50 vs 5.90 Slow lenses at tele
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H300: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FC100 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries). Sony H300 has external dimensions of 130 x 95 x 122 mm (5.1 x 3.74 x 4.81″) and weighs 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300. Casio EX-FC100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 30mm narrower, 36mm shorter and 99mm thinner than Sony H300.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H300 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H300 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Casio EX-FC100 is significantly lighter (434g ) than the Sony H300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-FC100 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony H300's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC100's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H300: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony H300 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Bionz(R) processor.

Sony H300's sensor provides 11MP more than Casio EX-FC100's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the EX-FC100 and H300 sensor size comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H300 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300 Cameras


Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Casio EX-FC100 has 121% larger pixel area compared to Sony H300, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H300 Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 features a F3.6-8.5 zoom lens whereas Sony H300 features a 25-875 mm F3-5.9 35× zoom lens.

Casio EX-FC100 has 25mm wider coverage than the Sony H300. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.00, Sony H300 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony H300 has 875mm longer reach than the Casio EX-FC100. At f5.90, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100
H300
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

EX-FC100
H300
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FC100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony H300 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Casio EX-FC100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony H300 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Casio EX-FC100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony H300 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
875 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Casio EX-FC100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony H300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
156g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
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35.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
590g
Body Thickness 122mm
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Casio EX-FC100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony H300 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Sony H300: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FC100 and Sony H300 scores compare:

Casio EX-FC100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #202 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Sony H300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #91 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #737 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Sony H300 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Casio EX-FC100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Casio EX-FC100. Otherwise, Sony H300 is the better camera overall.

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Sony H300 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Brand Casio Sony
Announced 2009-01-08 2014-02-13
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 3456 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 25-875 mm (35×)
Max Aperture F3.6-8.5 F3-5.9
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 201k dots
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range n/a 8.80 m
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 156g 590g
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm 130 x 95 x 122mm
Battery Life n/a 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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