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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 3 months prior to the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 EX-ZR10 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SP-610UZ EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 EX-ZR10 SP-610UZ 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the SP-610UZ.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" 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 life - 340 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery ID NP-110 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $190 $299