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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z400 versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the VG-110 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades vs the VG-110 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Olympus VG-110

 EX-Z400 VG-110 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Casio EX-Z400

 VG-110 EX-Z400 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus VG-110

 EX-Z400 VG-110 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z400 versus Olympus VG-110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z400 and the VG-110.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and VG-110.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (170 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (170 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography info
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
28
fairly wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (170 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (27mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus VG-110
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Olympus VG-110
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Olympus VG-110
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 life - 170 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $150