Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Digital Camera Review
Jun 26, 2009
- By Tim Barribeau
3.8
Casio has managed to squeeze the extremely high-speed photography and slow-motion video into the EX-FC100, which takes 9-megapixel images (or 6 megapixels at 30 frames per second) and records video at up to 1000 frames per second. While it had some issues with image quality, the high speeds are a powerful draw.
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When comparing the Casio EX-FC100 and the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS, the photographic quality advantage clearly goes to the Canon, but the Casio high-speed and slow motion abilities make it a far better tool in certain situations.
The Canon has a better score in every test bar speed and image noise, and the latter was quite a small difference. In image stabilization, resolution and color, the difference between the two was significant. The Canon also shoots 12 megapixels to the Casio's nine, has a wider array of ISOs, and a better control scheme.
The thing is, if you're looking at buying the EX-FC100, those factors probably don't matter very much. You don't care that the menus aren't laid out logically, or that it doesn't have any color modes. You care about the speed. And if you want a camera that can capture incredibly slow-motion videos, or that split-second perfect moment, then the Casio has that. On the other hand, if you care more about the quality of the photo, and don't need the crazy speed, the Canon has more going for it.
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Casio EX-FC100 |
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
| Price |
$349.99 |
$379.99 |
| Color |
9.62 |
12.7 |
| Noise |
10.11 |
9.69 |
| Resolution |
9.03 |
12.57 |
| Image Stabilization |
0.00 |
8.13 |
| Shot to Shot |
15.53 |
1.08 |
| Video Color |
9.41 |
10.10 |
| Video Sharpness |
1.50 |
5.32 |
