Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-3
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Announced March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-FC100 was announced 6 years earlier than the TG-3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus TG-3
| EX-FC100 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-FC100
| TG-3 | EX-FC100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2014 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 63 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-3
| EX-FC100 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the TG-3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and TG-3.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to show extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2014-03-31 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash modes | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 330 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-40 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $350 |
