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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2014
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7000
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-100 versus Olympus 7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and 7000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was revealed 5 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-100 grades versus the 7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus 7000

 EX-100 7000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Casio EX-100

 7000 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus 7000

 EX-100 7000 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-100 versus Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 vs the 7000.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and 7000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and 7000.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-100 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent EX-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography features
Olympus 7000 Street photography features
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (390 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Olympus 7000
63
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Olympus 7000
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus 7000
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also called as - mju 7000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 lb) 172g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $572 $280