Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 2 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and SP-600 UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.