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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Launched September 2012
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 3 months before the TG-630 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the TG-630 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 TG-630 iHS 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

		

		

			
 TG-630 iHS EX-ZR1000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR1000 TG-630 iHS 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the TG-630 iHS.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and TG-630 iHS is 90 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
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 manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
27
 has face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography features
50
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (220 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
70
 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery life (220 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
51
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery life (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (255g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone support
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-25 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $572 $200