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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 13 months later than the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-ZR400 SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SP-620 UZ EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-ZR400 SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the SP-620 UZ.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and SP-620 UZ is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR400 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-01-10
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 435g (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $199