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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
Olympus SH-50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Olympus SH-50

 EX-ZR400 SH-50 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SH-50 EX-ZR400 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus SH-50

 EX-ZR400 SH-50 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography info
71
great battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus SH-50
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Olympus SH-50
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