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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 5 months before the SP-620 UZ so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-ZR100 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SP-620 UZ EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-ZR100 SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 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).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and SP-620 UZ is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
61
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 435 gr (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $199