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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Released May 2012
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was released 5 months later than the SP-620 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the SP-620 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 SP-620 UZ EX-ZR300 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 SP-620 UZ 
RevealedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outside 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) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the SP-620 UZ.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and SP-620 UZ is 92 and 78 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and SP-620 UZ.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery pack (500 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
48
 incredible zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
71
 good battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
28
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2012-01-10
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $329 $199