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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Released May 2012
Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus VR-320
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was brought out 16 months later than the VR-330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the VR-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Olympus VR-330

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 VR-330 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2011Fresher by 16 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Casio EX-ZR300

          

          

            
 VR-330 EX-ZR300 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus VR-330

          

          

            
 EX-ZR300 VR-330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with external 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 VR-330 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the VR-330.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and VR-330.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography features
39
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (158g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
55
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (500 CIPA)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
71
 good battery pack (500 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
 lighter than competitors (158g)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography details
52
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 good battery pack (500 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic jack
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than competitors (158g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Olympus VR-330
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Olympus VR-330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $220