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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Released January 2012
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 12 months prior to the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 EX-ZR15 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 TG-830 iHS EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 EX-ZR15 TG-830 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 features physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (325 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
67
good battery life (325 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 300 photos
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $0