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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100 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 SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 20 months before the SP-100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 scores versus the SP-100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus SP-100

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 SP-100 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 SP-100 EX-ZR300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2012Newer by 20 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SP-100

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 SP-100 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the SP-100.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and SP-100 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and SP-100.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to take the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
39
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
44
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Street photography advice
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery power (500 shots)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
53
 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
71
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (594g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
52
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
47
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging details
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no mic port
29
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone jack
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average in class (594g)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SP-100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2014-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 594g (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $329 $400