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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810 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 TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and TG-810 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was introduced 2 years later than the TG-810 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-100 scores against the TG-810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus TG-810

 EX-100 TG-810 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Casio EX-100

 TG-810 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-810

 EX-100 TG-810 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 offers physical dimensions 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 TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 and the TG-810.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and TG-810 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and TG-810.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-810 will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography information
Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-100
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
63
great battery life (390 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus TG-810
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-02-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
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 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $572 $428