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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed very close to the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the SP-565UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-FC100 SP-565UZ 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-FC100

 SP-565UZ EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-FC100 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the SP-565UZ.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-565UZ to render greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $400