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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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 SP-800 UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 EX-ZR15 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SP-800 UZ EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 EX-ZR15 SP-800 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (325 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
67
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus SP-800 UZ
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