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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and 550WP (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was revealed 5 years after the 550WP which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 grades vs the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus 550WP

 EX-100 550WP 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-100

 550WP EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus 550WP

 EX-100 550WP 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-100 vs the 550WP.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and 550WP is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and 550WP.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-100 will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer EX-100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
42
focusing manually
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography info
Olympus 550WP Street photography info
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
50
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery power (390 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus 550WP
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also Known as - mju 550WP
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-06 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
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