Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-925

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus FE-4000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was released 2 years after the FE-4000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus FE-4000
EX-ZR300 | FE-4000 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Casio EX-ZR300
FE-4000 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus FE-4000
EX-ZR300 | FE-4000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus FE-4000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the FE-4000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and FE-4000.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus FE-4000 |
Also referred to as | - | X-925 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-22 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | 500 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $329 | $130 |