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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase 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 VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and VH-515 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 18 months after the VH-515 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-100 grades against the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus VH-515

 EX-100 VH-515 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 18 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-100

 VH-515 EX-100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus VH-515

 EX-100 VH-515 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 offers outside 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) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 vs the VH-515.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and VH-515 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and VH-515.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The EX-100 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more modern EX-100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography features
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography features
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography factors
63
good battery pack (390 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
53
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging info
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
35
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus VH-515
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus VH-515
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-06 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear LCD TFT Color 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 rate 30.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $572 $648