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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
64
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Announced February 2014
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was introduced 14 months later than the TG-630 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-100 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-100 TG-630 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Casio EX-100

 TG-630 iHS EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-100 TG-630 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and TG-630 iHS is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-100 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher EX-100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography details
50
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (390 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
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good battery life (390 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 389g (0.86 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $572 $200