Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SZ-12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-FH100 was announced 19 months earlier than the SZ-12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the SZ-12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus SZ-12
EX-FH100 | SZ-12 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Casio EX-FH100
SZ-12 | EX-FH100 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SZ-12
EX-FH100 | SZ-12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH100 against the SZ-12.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH100 and SZ-12.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 220 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $299 | $350 |