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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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 SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 7 months before the SZ-16 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the SZ-16 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 SZ-16 iHS EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 7 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 SZ-16 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and SZ-16 iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and SZ-16 iHS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the age  of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (226 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery life (500 shots)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
41
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography information
71
 great battery life (500 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than average (226g)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 great battery life (500 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging information
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic port
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than average (226g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $329 $230