Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
EX-ZR300 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | March 2011 | More modern by 15 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Casio EX-ZR300
SZ-30MR | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SZ-30MR
EX-ZR300 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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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 |