Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-50
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Released June 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2013

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FH100 was launched 3 years earlier than the SH-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus SH-50
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Casio EX-FH100
SH-50 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SH-50
EX-FH100 | SH-50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the SH-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and SH-50 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and SH-50.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Olympus SH-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-90 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $300 |