Casio EX-100 Review

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Main Features

12MP - 1/1.7" CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 12800( expands to 25600)

28-300 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens

5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.5" Tilting Screen

30 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video

1,000 fps High-Speed Video

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" (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization , Tilting screen and 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
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Casio EX-100 has an Overall Score of 60/100 and ranked #11 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #298 out of 1218 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

Main Scores

Imaging

Features

Value for Money

Portability

Overall Score

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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

Now lets compare 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
Canon SX520 HS Compare	441g	52g heavier	92mm	42mm thicker
Panasonic ZS60 Compare	282g	107g lighter	38mm	12mm thinner
Sony WX350 Compare	164g	225g lighter	26mm	24mm thinner
Panasonic SZ1 Compare	131g	258g lighter	21mm	29mm thinner
Samsung ST80 Compare	118g	271g lighter	19mm	31mm thinner
Nikon P1000 Compare	1415g	1026g heavier	181mm	131mm thicker
Samsung NX30 Compare	375g	14g lighter	58mm	8mm 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 Sensor and Photography Features

Casio EX-100 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7" (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. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Casio EX-100 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 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" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

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

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 - Ricoh WG-M1

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 also 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 LCD

Casio EX-100 has a Tilting 3.5" LCD screen with a resolution of 922k dots. The Casio EX-100's 3.5" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

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 Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare) or Fujifilm X30 (Compare).
If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

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.

Battery

Casio EX-100 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a shooting life of 390 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 255 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 EX-10 Compare	1920 x 1080	455shots	Yes	No	No
Canon SX520 HS Compare	1920 x 1080	210shots	No	No	No
Panasonic ZS60 Compare	3840 x 2160	320shots	Yes	No	No
Sony WX350 Compare	1920 x 1080	470shots	Yes	No	No
Panasonic SZ1 Compare	1280 x 720	250shots	No	No	No
Samsung ST80 Compare	1280 x 720	shots	No	No	No
Nikon P1000 Compare	3840 x 2160	250shots	Yes	Yes	No
Samsung NX30 Compare	1920 x 1080	360shots	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.

EX-100 also a high speed mode where it captures videos at 1,000 fps for ultra slow motion videos. EX-100 has a built-in None microphone and a Mono speaker.
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 Fujifilm X30 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.

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 3.5" 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

1,000 fps 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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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 48 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 84 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 70 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.

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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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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	3.5"
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"
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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