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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was revealed 5 years prior to the TG-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-S7 grades vs the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Olympus TG-3

 EX-S7 TG-3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-S7

 TG-3 EX-S7 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2010More recent by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-3

 EX-S7 TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S7 against the TG-3.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and TG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and TG-3.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (330 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
good battery life (330 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery life (330 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Olympus TG-3
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-21 2014-03-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 life - 330 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $350