Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 13 months before the SP-600 UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and SP-600 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to give extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.