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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-FC100 grades against the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-FC100 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Casio EX-FC100

 SP-620 UZ EX-FC100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-FC100 SP-620 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and SP-620 UZ is 94 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give you extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
61
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 435 grams (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 ID NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $199