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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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 Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 2 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the Tough-3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 EX-ZR300 Tough-3000 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Tough-3000 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus Tough-3000

 EX-ZR300 Tough-3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the Tough-3000.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Tough-3000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and Tough-3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography advice
71
great battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also Known as - mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $0