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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced within a month of the SZ-11 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus SZ-11

 EX-ZR100 SZ-11 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SZ-11 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SZ-11

 EX-ZR100 SZ-11 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the SZ-11.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and SZ-11.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than average (204g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SZ-11
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 200 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $253