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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 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
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced at a similar time to the SP-810 UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the SP-810 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 EX-ZR100 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SP-810 UZ EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 EX-ZR100 SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 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 dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the SP-810 UZ.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and SP-810 UZ is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (204 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $280