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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Released July 2011
Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 6 months later than the VR-330 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Olympus VR-330

 EX-ZR100 VR-330 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 VR-330 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus VR-330

 EX-ZR100 VR-330 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 has physical dimensions 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 VR-330 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the VR-330.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and VR-330.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VR-330 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than others (158g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (158g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Olympus VR-330
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
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 Overall 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $220