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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 3 months prior to the SH-50 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the SH-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus SH-50

 EX-ZR1000 SH-50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SH-50 EX-ZR1000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SH-50

 EX-ZR1000 SH-50 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the SH-50.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and SH-50 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and SH-50.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Olympus SH-50
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (269g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography advice
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
70
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (255g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (269g)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SH-50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-25 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life 470 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $572 $300