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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320 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 VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Later Model is Olympus VR-330
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus VR-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was revealed 13 months prior to the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the VR-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Olympus VR-320

 EX-FH100 VR-320 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Casio EX-FH100

 VR-320 EX-FH100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus VR-320

 EX-FH100 VR-320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FH100 and the VR-320.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and VR-320.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-320 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Olympus VR-320
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Olympus VR-320
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model NP-90 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $179