Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 13 months before the SP-800 UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 features outer measurements 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-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and SP-800 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer you extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.