Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR15 was revealed 24 months after the SP-800 UZ making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
EX-ZR15 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR15
SP-800 UZ | EX-ZR15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
EX-ZR15 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the SP-800 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and SP-800 UZ.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 143 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 12 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 455 gr (1.00 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
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 | 325 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-110 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $249 | $270 |