Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 4 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and SZ-31MR iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should always take the age of the products into consideration.