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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Announced July 2011
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus 6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was revealed 2 years after the 6000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus 6000

 EX-ZR100 6000 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 6000 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus 6000

 EX-ZR100 6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, 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) whilst the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the 6000.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and 6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and 6000.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR100 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
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focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Olympus 6000 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (204g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus 6000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $259