Clicky

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The EX-Z400 was released 3 years earlier than the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the SP-810 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 EX-Z400 SP-810 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Casio EX-Z400

 SP-810 UZ EX-Z400 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 EX-Z400 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and SP-810 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segments

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observations

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z400 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed - 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $280