Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 5 years prior to the TG-830 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores against the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has external 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-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 against the TG-830 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver extra detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.