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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 550WP
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-FH100 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was released 18 months later than the 550WP making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FH100 scores against the 550WP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus 550WP

 EX-FH100 550WP 
RevealedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-FH100

 550WP EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus 550WP

 EX-FH100 550WP 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FH100 versus Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the 550WP.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-FH100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
36
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
Olympus 550WP Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
weather sealing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography details
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus 550WP
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Alternate name - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing distance 7cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $399