Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe EX-ZR100 was launched 5 months later than the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
EX-ZR100 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Casio EX-ZR100
SZ-30MR | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SZ-30MR
EX-ZR100 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | March 2011 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the SZ-30MR.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and SZ-30MR is 92 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and SZ-30MR.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic III+ |
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 surface 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
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 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 life | - | 220 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $279 |