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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-S7 versus Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was launched 2 months later than the Tough-3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 EX-S7 Tough-3000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Casio EX-S7

 Tough-3000 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus Tough-3000

 EX-S7 Tough-3000 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the Tough-3000.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and Tough-3000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and Tough-3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Other name - mju Tough 3000
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-21 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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