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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus VR-340
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Olympus VR-340

 EX-FC100 VR-340 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Casio EX-FC100

 VR-340 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VR-340

 EX-FC100 VR-340 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography information
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
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 VR-340 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-340
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VR-340
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Olympus VR-340
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