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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 5 months prior to the 6000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus 6000

 EX-FC100 6000 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Casio EX-FC100

 6000 EX-FC100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus 6000

 EX-FC100 6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the 6000.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and 6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and 6000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 6000 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography highlights
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Olympus 6000 Vlogging info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus 6000
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to 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
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.34 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $259