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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 2 years after the FE-4030 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus FE-4030

 EX-ZR300 FE-4030 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 FE-4030 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus FE-4030

 EX-ZR300 FE-4030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the FE-4030.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and FE-4030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and FE-4030.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography features
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
71
great battery (500 shots)
lighter than others (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus FE-4030
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus FE-4030
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 500 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $130