Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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93 Imaging
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2012
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2013
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The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-ZR15 was brought out 12 months prior to the TG-630 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores versus the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
| EX-ZR15 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR15
| TG-630 iHS | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
| EX-ZR15 | TG-630 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the TG-630 iHS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and TG-630 iHS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography info
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
better than average battery life (325 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging details
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 325 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | LI-50B |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $249 | $200 |
