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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-ZR300 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 41 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SP-565UZ EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-ZR300 SP-565UZ 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the SP-565UZ.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 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/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $329 $400