Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 23 months before the SZ-15 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus SZ-15
EX-ZR100 | SZ-15 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-ZR100
SZ-15 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SZ-15
EX-ZR100 | SZ-15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SZ-15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the SZ-15.
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Olympus-SZ-15-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and SZ-15 is 92 and 88 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Olympus-SZ-15-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and SZ-15.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Olympus-SZ-15-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR100-vs-Olympus-SZ-15-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Olympus SZ-15 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
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 | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $200 |