Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110
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97 Imaging
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Olympus VG-110. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus VG-110
EX-Z550 | VG-110 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Casio EX-Z550
VG-110 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus VG-110
EX-Z550 | VG-110 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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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 |