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Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced 17 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z800 grades against the SP-620 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-Z800 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Casio EX-Z800

 SP-620 UZ EX-Z800 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-Z800 SP-620 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z800 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and SP-620 UZ is 96 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-03 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye 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 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 435 gr (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-120 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $199