Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VG-160
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-100 and Olympus VG-160, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and VG-160 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The EX-100 was announced 2 years later than the VG-160 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-100 scores against the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus VG-160
EX-100 | VG-160 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-100
VG-160 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus VG-160
EX-100 | VG-160 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 comes with external measurements 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 VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-100 and Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the VG-160.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and VG-160 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and VG-160.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus VG-160 will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Olympus VG-160 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-06 | 2012-01-10 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/20000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | 389 grams (0.86 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | 165 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $572 | $90 |