Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300/Casio-EX-ZR300-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(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
(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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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus TG-310
EX-ZR300 | TG-310 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-ZR300
TG-310 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-310
EX-ZR300 | TG-310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Olympus-TG-310-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Olympus-TG-310-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Olympus-TG-310-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-vs-Olympus-TG-310-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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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 |