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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Launched May 2012
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 15 months after the SZ-30MR making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 EX-ZR300 SZ-30MR 
IntroducedMay 2012March 2011More modern by 15 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SZ-30MR EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 EX-ZR300 SZ-30MR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the SZ-30MR.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and SZ-30MR is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR300 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
71
good battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (205g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (500 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $279