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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Launched June 2010
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SH-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was announced 4 years earlier than the SH-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus SH-1

 EX-FH100 SH-1 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Casio EX-FH100

 SH-1 EX-FH100 
ReleasedMarch 2014June 2010More modern by 46 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SH-1

 EX-FH100 SH-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH100 vs the SH-1.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and SH-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and SH-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
provides touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
49
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
37
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus SH-1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $349