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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus FE-4000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 2 years later than the FE-4000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the FE-4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus FE-4000

 EX-ZR100 FE-4000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 FE-4000 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-4000

 EX-ZR100 FE-4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus FE-4000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the FE-4000.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and FE-4000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (204g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition (136g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
28
rather wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus FE-4000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $130