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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Released May 2012
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was launched 3 months before the SP-820UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

					

					

						
 EX-ZR300 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Casio EX-ZR300

					

					

						
 SP-820UZ EX-ZR300 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SP-820UZ

					

					

						
 EX-ZR300 SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the SP-820UZ.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and SP-820UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and SP-820UZ.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

						Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
37
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
55
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery (500 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 great zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
71
 better than average battery (500 shots)
 lighter than competitors (205g)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (22mm)
 great zoom (896mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (500 CIPA)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 really wide (22mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (205 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone jack
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 really wide (22mm)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 missing external mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 485 gr (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $329 $299