Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Launched January 2013

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR400 was unveiled very close to the SH-50 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 & Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Olympus SH-50
EX-ZR400 | SH-50 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Casio EX-ZR400
SH-50 | EX-ZR400 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus SH-50
EX-ZR400 | SH-50 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 features 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) and the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the SH-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and SH-50 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and SH-50.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account.

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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 | Olympus SH-50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |