Casio EX-100 Review

Name: Casio Exilim EX-100
Brand: Casio

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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

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Recommended Accessories
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
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	February 2014	12.0MP - 1/1.7-inch	30.0 fps	119x67x50mm	389g
Casio EX-ZR800 Compare	August 2013	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	3.0 fps	108 x 60 x 31mm	222g
Casio EX-ZR700 Compare	January 2013	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	3.0 fps	108 x 60 x 31mm	222g
Casio EX-ZR400 Compare	January 2013	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	30.0 fps	105 x 59 x 29mm	205g
Casio EX-ZR1000 Compare	September 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

48.9 MB Internal Storage

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.

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 EX-10 Compare	384g	5g lighter	49mm	1mm thinner
Casio EX-H10 Compare	194g	195g lighter	24mm	26mm thinner
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Compare	346g	43g lighter	48mm	2mm thinner
Canon S120 Compare	217g	172g lighter	29mm	21mm thinner
Panasonic ZS35 Compare	305g	84g lighter	32mm	18mm thinner
Sony WX500 Compare	236g	153g lighter	36mm	14mm thinner
Samsung Galaxy Camera Compare	300g	89g lighter	19mm	31mm thinner
Canon G5 X MII Compare	340g	49g lighter	46mm	4mm thinner

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. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Casio EX-100 vs Canon SX740 HS 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.

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.

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 600 shots 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 EX-10 Compare	1920 x 1080	455shots	Yes	No	No
Casio EX-H10 Compare	1280 x 720	shots	No	No	No
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Compare	1920 x 1080	340shots	No	No	No
Canon S120 Compare	1920 x 1080	230shots	Yes	No	No
Panasonic ZS35 Compare	1920 x 1080	shots	Yes	No	No
Sony WX500 Compare	1920 x 1080	360shots	Yes	No	Yes
Samsung Galaxy Camera Compare	1920 x 1080	shots	Yes	No	No
Canon G5 X MII Compare	3840 x 2160	230shots	Yes	Yes	No

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 41.666666666667x slower and longer than normal.

Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

Casio Exilim 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.

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 66 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 30 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 are the eight most popular comparisons of the Casio EX-100 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Casio EX-100 Alternatives in Cameras

It would also be interesting to compare the 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 62/100 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 632 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #328 out of 1275 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

#328 out of 1275 in Top Ranking Cameras
#14 out of 632 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
#8 out of 245 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras
#17 out of 741 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
#514 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(389g)
#123 out of 196 in Top Ranking Cameras with Tilting Screen
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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
Max 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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