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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 24 months before the TG-310 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus TG-310

 EX-FC100 TG-310 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-FC100

 TG-310 EX-FC100 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-310

 EX-FC100 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 and the TG-310.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and TG-310.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to give more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (155g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC100
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
lighter than others in class (155g)
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-310
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-310
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 life - 150 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $0