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Comparison of Pentax Optio M50 and Casio EXILIM EX-FC100 [S]ave

Attribute
Casio EXILIM EX-FC100 ×
Pentax Optio M50 ×
General
ModelCasio EXILIM EX-FC100Pentax Optio M50
BrandCasioPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberEX-FC100M50
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9994
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)5856
Weight (g)156116
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)9.18
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0727.26
Sensor width (mm)6.176.03
Sensor height (mm)4.554.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.791.85
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 224x168
  • 480x360
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG), IMA-ADPCMAVI (MotionJPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensEXILIM Optical; 9 elements in 7 groups, including aspherical elementPentax zoom lens, 8 elements, 6 groups (4 aspherical elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 185.0036.00 - 180.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.260.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 5010 - 100
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.1
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with face detection; Spot, Multi or Tracking9-point TTL contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (64 - 3200); 6400 only available in Digital SR mode
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • day white fl
  • daylight
  • daylight fl
  • manual
  • overcast
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/40000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging elementTTL multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes21 "Best Shot" scene modesNight Scene, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR (5M), Kids, Pet, Food, Panorama
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.1m to 3.2m (Wide Angle) / 0.6m to 2.5m (Telephoto)14’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.2’ (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3151
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.53-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.84-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.94-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)3.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300210
Battery form factorProprietary NP-40Proprietary D-LI78
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-40 Lithium ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • casio cd-rom
  • tba
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • tba
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresHigh-speed 30 shot-per-second burst rate and high-speed movies at a maximum of 1000 fps. Sensor-shift Image Stabilization-



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