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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 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
  • Announced July 2011
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced around the same time to the VR-320 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the VR-320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus VR-320

 EX-ZR100 VR-320 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 VR-320 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus VR-320

 EX-ZR100 VR-320 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 compared to the VR-320.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and VR-320.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus VR-320 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (158g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography info
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than average in class (158 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus VR-320
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $179