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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 5 years prior to the XZ-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the XZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus XZ-10

 EX-FC100 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Casio EX-FC100

 XZ-10 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus XZ-10

 EX-FC100 XZ-10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the XZ-10.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and XZ-10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and XZ-10.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus XZ-10 to provide more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus XZ-10
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $428