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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Announced May 2012
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 3 months before the VH-515 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the VH-515 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 VH-515 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 VH-515 EX-ZR300 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 VH-515 
RevealedMay 2012August 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with 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 working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the VH-515.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and VH-515.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
39
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
27
 comes with face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography features
Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers focus by touch
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography advice
55
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
71
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
 offers focus by touch
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography features
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography features
52
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
37
 decently wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging highlights
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
35
 decently wide (26mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus VH-515
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus VH-515
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-22 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $648