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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 20 months later than the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 SZ-30MR 
RevealedSeptember 2012March 2011More recent by 20 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR EX-ZR1000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 SZ-30MR 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the SZ-30MR.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and SZ-30MR is 90 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and SZ-30MR.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the release date  of the cameras into account. The newer EX-ZR1000 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography advice
44
 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
68
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (255g)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography information
51
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
41
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
70
 good battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (255g)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
52
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 good battery (470 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (255g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing mic port
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 470 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $572 $279