Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 550WP
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94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 550WP
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Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-FC100 was brought out about the same time to the 550WP and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the 550WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus 550WP
| EX-FC100 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-FC100
| 550WP | EX-FC100 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus 550WP
| EX-FC100 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the 550WP.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and 550WP is 94 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and 550WP.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 550WP to give more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Olympus |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
| Also referred to as | - | mju 550WP |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.5-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-40 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $300 | $399 |