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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Announced May 2012
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 2 years after the 6010 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the 6010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus 6010

 EX-ZR300 6010 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2009More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 6010 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus 6010

 EX-ZR300 6010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outside 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 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the 6010.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and 6010.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
71
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (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 6010
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus 6010
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also Known as - mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-22 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $0