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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 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 TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was brought out 11 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus TG-6

 EX-FC100 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Casio EX-FC100

 TG-6 EX-FC100 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2009Newer by 126 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-6

 EX-FC100 TG-6 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should 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") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the TG-6.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and TG-6.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-6 to produce more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus TG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-08 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
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
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 340 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $449