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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 13 months earlier than the VG-110 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z550 grades against the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus VG-110

 EX-Z550 VG-110 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Casio EX-Z550

 VG-110 EX-Z550 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus VG-110

 EX-Z550 VG-110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 against the VG-110.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and VG-110.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z550 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (170 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography info
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (170 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-110
42
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
28
pretty wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (170 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
28
pretty wide (27mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus VG-110
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Olympus VG-110
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Olympus VG-110
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 170 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $150