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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 12 months earlier than the SH-50 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the SH-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus SH-50

 EX-ZR15 SH-50 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SH-50 EX-ZR15 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SH-50

 EX-ZR15 SH-50 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the SH-50.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and SH-50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (325 shots)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
67
good battery (325 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (269g)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (325 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SH-50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus SH-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VI
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $300