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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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 TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was introduced 7 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-ZR300 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 TG-630 iHS EX-ZR300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-ZR300 TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and TG-630 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography factors
71
great battery (500 shots)
lighter than others in class (205g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-22 2013-01-08
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear 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 - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-50B
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 Single Single
Launch cost $329 $200