Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed March 2011
Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-100 was announced 2 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-100 grades against the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
EX-100 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | March 2011 | Newer by 36 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Casio EX-100
SZ-30MR | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Olympus SZ-30MR
EX-100 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-100 versus the SZ-30MR.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and SZ-30MR is 83 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and SZ-30MR.
As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-02-06 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/20000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389 gr (0.86 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $572 | $279 |