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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was revealed 4 years prior to the VG-160 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-FC100 scores vs the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus VG-160

 EX-FC100 VG-160 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-FC100

 VG-160 EX-FC100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VG-160

 EX-FC100 VG-160 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FC100 against the VG-160.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC100 and VG-160.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to produce greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
26
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography information
Olympus VG-160 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
lighter than average (125 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (165 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (165 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
30
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VG-160
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 165 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI-70B
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
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $90