Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio M50 and Casio EXILIM EX-FC100

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

Attribute
Pentax Optio M50 ×
Casio EXILIM EX-FC100 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio M50Casio EXILIM EX-FC100
BrandPentaxCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberM50EX-FC100
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9499
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)5658
1↑Weight (g)116156
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)89.1
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2628.07
Sensor width (mm)6.036.17
Sensor height (mm)4.524.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.851.79
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 224x168
  • 480x360
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (MotionJPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG), IMA-ADPCM
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPentax zoom lens, 8 elements, 6 groups (4 aspherical elements)EXILIM Optical; 9 elements in 7 groups, including aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 180.0037.00 - 185.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.22 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 1003 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.1
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL contrast detectionContrast detect with face detection; Spot, Multi or Tracking
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 3200); 6400 only available in Digital SR modeAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • day white fl
  • daylight
  • daylight fl
  • manual
  • overcast
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/40000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL multi-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNight Scene, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR (5M), Kids, Pet, Food, Panorama21 "Best Shot" scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
Flash range description14’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.2’ (tele, auto ISO)Auto ISO: 0.1m to 3.2m (Wide Angle) / 0.6m to 2.5m (Telephoto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5131
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)210300
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI78Proprietary NP-40
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-40 Lithium ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • tba
  • casio cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • tba
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-High-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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