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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was brought out 3 years after the XZ-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-100 matches up versus the XZ-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus XZ-1

 EX-100 XZ-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-100

 XZ-1 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus XZ-1

 EX-100 XZ-1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has 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 XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 vs the XZ-1.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and XZ-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and XZ-1.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-100 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
42
focusing manually
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
45
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography information
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography factors
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (320 shots)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography information
63
better than average battery power (390 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
great battery life (320 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (275g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-1
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (320 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (275g)
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Olympus XZ-1
 Casio Exilim EX-100Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Olympus XZ-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-06 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 275g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $567