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Casio EX-100 Review

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    Main Features

    • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 80 - 12800( expands to 25600)
    • 28-300 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
    • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.50" Tilting Screen
    • 30.0fps continuous shooting
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 389g. 119x67x50 mm
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    Casio EX-100 Overview

    First introduced in February 2014 , Casio Exilim EX-100 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, Tilting screen and 10.7x zoom 28-300 mm F2.8 lens.

    Casio EX-100 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Casio EX-100 is the latest member of Casio's Small Sensor Superzoom class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Casio Small Sensor Superzoom Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Casio EX-100
    2014 12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch 30.0 fps 119x67x50mm 389g
    Casio EX-ZR800
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    2013 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 3.0 fps 108 x 60 x 31mm 222g
    Casio EX-ZR700
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    2013 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 3.0 fps 108 x 60 x 31mm 222g
    Casio EX-ZR400
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    2013 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 30.0 fps 105 x 59 x 29mm 205g
    Casio EX-ZR1000
    Compare
    2012 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 3.0 fps 108 x 62 x 37mm 255g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Casio EX-100 vs EX-ZR800 vs EX-ZR700 vs EX-ZR400 vs EX-ZR1000


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    Casio EX-100 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Casio EX-100 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    5-axis Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    Full HD Video
    RAW Shooting
    Face Detection Focusing
    12.800 Max ISO
    25 Focus Points
    Large 3.50" Screen
    922k dots LCD Resolution
    1/20000s High Shutter Speed
    30.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    Long Battery Life (390 shots)
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Timelapse Recording
    300mm Good Tele Lens
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Tele
    1000fps High Speed Video
    AE Bracketing
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    CONs
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Heavy Body: 389
    No Environmental Sealing

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    Casio EX-100 Physical Specs
    Casio EX-100 weighs 389 g and has external dimensions of 119x67x50 mm. Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Casio EX-100 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 50mm, it is not small either, 21mm thicker than the average of its class.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Casio EX-100, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Casio EX-100 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Casio EX-100 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Casio EX-100 with its main competitors:

    Casio EX-100 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs EX-100 Thickness vs EX-100
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Casio EX-10
    Compare
    384g 5g lighter 49mm 1mm thinner
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Olympus 1
    Compare
    402g 13g heavier 57mm 7mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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    346g 43g lighter 48mm 2mm thinner
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Sony WX500
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    236g 153g lighter 36mm 14mm thinner
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera
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    300g 89g lighter 19mm 31mm thinner
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Olympus TG-4
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    247g 142g lighter 31mm 19mm thinner
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Olympus 1s
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    402g 13g heavier 57mm 7mm thicker
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Canon 80D
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    730g 341g heavier 79mm 29mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Casio EX-100 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Casio EX-100 Lens

    Casio EX-100 features a 28-300 mm F2.8 10.7× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and remarkable super telephoto reach at 300mm.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    EX-100
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    EX-100
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end and equally fast at 300mm with a max aperture of f2.80.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    EX-100
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    EX-100
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    EX-100 is equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Casio EX-100's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Casio EX-100 Sensor and Photography Features

    Casio EX-100 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. EX-100 has a native ISO range of 80 - 12800 which can be boosted to 25600 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Casio EX-100 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Casio EX-100 vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Casio EX-100's 1/1.7-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Casio EX-100 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Casio EX-100 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Casio EX-100 LCD

    Casio EX-100 has a Tilting 3.50-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 922k dots. Tilting screens are more photography oriented while Fully articulated screens are highly preferred by videographers. The Casio EX-100's 3.50" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.



    Casio EX-100 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Casio Exilim EX-100 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    EX-100 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Canon PowerShot G5 X (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Casio EX-100 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Thanks to the built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity feature, Casio EX-100 lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.

    You can connect EX-100 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Casio EX-100 Battery

    Casio EX-100 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a battery life of 390 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 256 shots, Casio EX-100 has a good battery life for its class.

    Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras

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    Fujifilm HS35EXR with its 600shots is the model with longest battery life among Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Check the comparison of Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Casio EX-100 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Casio EX-10
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 455shots Yes No No
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Olympus 1
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 410shots Yes No No
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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    1920 x 1080 340shots No No No
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Sony WX500
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    1920 x 1080 360shots Yes No Yes
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Olympus TG-4
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    1920 x 1080 380shots Yes No No
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Olympus 1s
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    1920 x 1080 450shots Yes No No
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Camera Canon 80D
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    1920 x 1080 960shots Yes No Yes

    Casio EX-100 Video Features

    With Casio EX-100, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 and save in and formats. Full HD resolution of Casio EX-100 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    High-Speed Video

    EX-100 features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 1000fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 1000fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 41.6666666667x slower and longer than normal.

    EX-100 has a built-in None microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Casio EX-100 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Olympus XZ-2 iHS in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    Casio EX-100 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Casio EX-100 can shoot continuously at max speed of 30 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/20000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately EX-100 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Casio EX-100 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 25 points to choose from.

    Casio EX-100 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    What type of Photography is Casio EX-100 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Casio EX-100 in 5 different photography areas.

    Casio EX-100 for Portrait Photography

    Casio EX-100 has a score of 46 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Image Stabilization
    RAW shooting capability
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-100 for Portrait Photography

    Casio EX-100 for Street Photography

    Casio EX-100 has a score of 85 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-100 for Street Photography

    Casio EX-100 for Sports Photography

    Casio EX-100 has a score of 39 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-100.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 30.0fps
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/20000s
    25 Focus Points
    Wireless Connection
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    300 mm Tele Lens
    Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
    RAW shooting capability
    Environmental Sealings
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-100 for Sports Photography

    Casio EX-100 for Daily Photography

    Casio EX-100 has a score of 69 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    10.7X Optical Zoom
    RAW shooting capability
    389g
    Body Thickness 50mm
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-100 for Daily Photography

    Casio EX-100 for Landscape Photography

    Casio EX-100 has a score of 31 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theEX-100.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    RAW shooting capability
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Casio EX-100 for Landscape Photography
    Casio EX-100 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Casio EX-100 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Casio EX-100 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Casio EX-100

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Casio EX-100 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Casio EX-100 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Casio EX-100 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Casio EX-100's price range.

    Casio EX-100 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Casio EX-100 has an Overall Score of 59/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Casio Exilim EX-100 is ranked #14 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #323 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #323 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #14 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #13 out of 245 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
    #27 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #514 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(389g)
    #129 out of 191 in Top Ranking Cameras with Tilting Screen

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Casio EX-100
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    Does the Casio EX-100 have Weather Sealing?
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    is the Casio EX-100 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Casio EX-100 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Casio EX-100 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Casio EX-100?
    What is the Weight of Casio EX-100?
    What are the Dimensions of Casio EX-100?
    Casio Exilim EX-100 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Casio
    Model Casio Exilim EX-100
    Announced 2014-02-06
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 28-300 mm (10.7×)
    Max Aperture F2.8
    Macro Focus Range 5cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Technology Super Clear LCD
    Screen Size 3.50"
    Screen Resolution 922k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 15s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/20000s
    Continuous Shooting 30.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 6.10 m
    Max Flash Sync s
    Flash Modes Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/1.7-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 7.44 x 5.58 mm
    Sensor Area 41.52mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Max Boosted ISO 25600
    Min Native ISO 80
    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 25
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 389g
    Physical Dimensions 119x67x50mm
    Battery Life 390 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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