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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Released May 2012
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus VG-160, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 5 months later than the VG-160 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 VG-160 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 VG-160 EX-ZR300 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 VG-160 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outer measurements 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 VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the VG-160.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and VG-160.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR300 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
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 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
56
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
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 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 good megapixels (14MP)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (165 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
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 better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competitors (125g)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (165 per charge)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
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 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 better than average battery life (500 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery life (165 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
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 decently wide (26mm)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus VG-160
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 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
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 165 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $329 $90