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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 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 TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 17 months after the TG-310 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up against the TG-310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 TG-310 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 TG-310 EX-ZR300 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 TG-310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features outer 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 TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Olympus TG-310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the TG-310.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and TG-310.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
39
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
33
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lighter than others in class (155g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
55
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery (500 CIPA)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
71
 good battery (500 CIPA)
 lighter than others (205g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (150 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
52
 focusing manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good battery (500 CIPA)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery pack (150 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (205g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no mic jack
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (155 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-310
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect 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/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 shots 150 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $0