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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VH-515 Comparison

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Casio EX-FC100

9 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Olympus VH-515

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VH-515 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing EX-FC100 and VH-515, two Small Sensor Compact cameras from Casio and Olympus. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0 MP and Olympus VH-515 has a 12.0 MP resolution. Casio EX-FC100 was introduced to market in January 2009 and Olympus VH-515 was launched in August 2012. As you can see, EX-FC100 is 3 years older than VH-515. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-01-08
  • 9MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 156g. 100 x 59 x 23 mm

Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-08-21
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 26-130 mm F2.8-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 152g. 102 x 60 x 21 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Olympus VH-515
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 26mm 26 mm wider coverage


Reasons to choose Olympus VH-515 over Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
12 MP vs 9 MP 33% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
152 g vs 156 g 4 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
130mm vs mm 130 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 8.50 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 2.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
8.50 vs 6.50 Slow lenses at tele
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VH-515: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-FC100 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91″) and weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) (including batteries). Olympus VH-515 has external dimensions of 102 x 60 x 21 mm (4.02 x 2.36 x 0.83″) and weighs 152 g (0.34 lb / 5.36 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515. Casio EX-FC100 is 2mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Olympus VH-515 but it is also 2mm thicker.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VH-515 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VH-515 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus VH-515 is 4g lighter than the Casio EX-FC100 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
VH-515
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Casio Exilim EX-FC100 nor Olympus VH-515 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus VH-515's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-FC100's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VH-515: Sensor Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 has a 9.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus VH-515 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic III+ processor.

Below you can see the EX-FC100 and VH-515 sensor size comparison.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515 Cameras


Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VH-515 Lens Specs Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 features a F3.6-8.5 zoom lens whereas Olympus VH-515 features a 26-130 mm F2.8-6.5 5× zoom lens.

Casio EX-FC100 has 26mm wider coverage than the Olympus VH-515. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Olympus VH-515 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Olympus VH-515 has 130mm longer reach than the Casio EX-FC100. At f6.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
VH-515
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
VH-515
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
VH-515
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

EX-FC100
VH-515
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Casio EX-FC100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus VH-515 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Casio EX-FC100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus VH-515 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Casio EX-FC100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus VH-515 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1000s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Casio EX-FC100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus VH-515 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
156g
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
X Optical Zoom
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Compact Body
152g
Body Thickness 21mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Casio EX-FC100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus VH-515 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 9.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Olympus VH-515: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Casio EX-FC100 and Olympus VH-515 scores compare:

Casio EX-FC100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #202 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #775 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Olympus VH-515
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #233 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #822 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Casio EX-FC100 has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus VH-515 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Olympus VH-515 vs Casio EX-FC100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Olympus VH-515
Brand Casio Olympus
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-08-21
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.6-8.5 F2.8-6.5
Macro Focus Range n/a 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range n/a 4.70 m
Max Flash Sync s s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 156g 152g
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm 102 x 60 x 21mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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