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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was manufactured 3 years before the VH-515 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FH100 grades against the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus VH-515

 EX-FH100 VH-515 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-FH100

 VH-515 EX-FH100 
RevealedAugust 2012June 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus VH-515

 EX-FH100 VH-515 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 against the VH-515.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and VH-515.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus VH-515 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging details
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging details
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
35
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus VH-515
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Olympus VH-515
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 201g (0.44 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-90 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $648