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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-100 and Olympus FE-47, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FE-47 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was revealed 4 years after the FE-47 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-100 matches up vs the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus FE-47

 EX-100 FE-47 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Casio EX-100

 FE-47 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus FE-47

 EX-100 FE-47 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 and Olympus FE-47 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 vs the FE-47.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and FE-47 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and FE-47.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus FE-47 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
50
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
35
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography factors
63
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus FE-47
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus FE-47
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $572 $0