Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-410

Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-100 and Olympus VH-410, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and VH-410 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was introduced 18 months later than the VH-410 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-100 grades against the VH-410 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 and Olympus VH-410 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 against the VH-410.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and VH-410 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and VH-410.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus VH-410 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.