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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(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
  • Launched June 2010
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH100 was released 12 months after the 8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the 8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus 8000

 EX-FH100 8000 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Casio EX-FH100

 8000 EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus 8000

 EX-FH100 8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 has got 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) while the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the 8000.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and 8000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and 8000.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus 8000 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger EX-FH100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
35
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography information
Olympus 8000 Travel photography information
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography information
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus 8000
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 201g (0.44 lb) 182g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $380