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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was released 3 years before the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the SZ-16 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 EX-ZR10 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SZ-16 iHS EX-ZR10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 EX-ZR10 SZ-16 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 comes with physical measurements 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 SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-20 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $190 $230