Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300/Casio-EX-ZR300-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 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
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The EX-ZR300 was announced 5 months after the SZ-12 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus SZ-12
EX-ZR300 | SZ-12 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Casio EX-ZR300
SZ-12 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SZ-12
EX-ZR300 | SZ-12 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with 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 SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the SZ-12.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and SZ-12.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Olympus-SZ-12-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-05-22 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 shots | 220 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $329 | $350 |