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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 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 SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 3 years prior to the SH-2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus SH-2

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 SH-2 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

          

          

            
 SH-2 EX-ZR1000 
LaunchedMarch 2015September 2012More recent by 29 months
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SH-2

          

          

            
 EX-ZR1000 SH-2 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the SH-2.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and SH-2 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and SH-2.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography info
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
68
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
50
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
51
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography info
70
 better than average battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (255g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
 good battery power (380 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
 supports touch focus
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
54
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (380 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging features
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (255 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (271g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SH-2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 380 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail price $572 $399