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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was launched 5 years prior to the SH-3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus SH-3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 SH-3 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Casio EX-ZR15

          

          

            
 SH-3 EX-ZR15 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 49 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SH-3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR15 SH-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with external 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) while the Olympus SH-3 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the SH-3.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and SH-3 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and SH-3.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you have to consider the release date  of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

            Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Street photography highlights
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (271g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography factors
44
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (325 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SH-3 as a Travel photography camera
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 better than average battery (325 shots)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 boasts touch focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 better than average battery (325 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
54
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no external microphone port
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 quite wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus SH-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
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
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) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $579