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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
46 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2 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 SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the SH-2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 SH-2 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Casio EX-ZR100

		

		

			
 SH-2 EX-ZR100 
LaunchedMarch 2015July 2011Fresher by 44 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
 EX-ZR100 SH-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the SH-2.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and SH-2 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and SH-2.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography factors
29
 you can focus manually
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
44
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (204g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than average (271g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
46
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
51
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery life (380 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography details
64
 lighter than average (204 grams)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 lighter than average (271 grams)
 offers focus by touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
43
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
55
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging information
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (204 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (271g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus SH-2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $399