Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and VR-340 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-FC100 was introduced 4 years before the VR-340 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the VR-340 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Olympus VR-340. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus VR-340
EX-FC100 | VR-340 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Casio EX-FC100
VR-340 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VR-340
EX-FC100 | VR-340 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VR-340 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the VR-340.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and VR-340 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and VR-340.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Olympus VR-340 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 | 9MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.0-5.7 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 ID | NP-40 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $130 |