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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3 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-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 4 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus SH-3

 EX-ZR1000 SH-3 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SH-3 EX-ZR1000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016September 2012Newer by 41 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SH-3

 EX-ZR1000 SH-3 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the SH-3.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and SH-3 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and SH-3.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR1000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Olympus SH-3 Street photography features
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than others in class (271g)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
good battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus SH-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic VII
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
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), 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $572 $579