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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was announced 4 years earlier than the SH-3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the SH-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Olympus SH-3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 SH-3 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 SH-3 EX-ZR400 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 36 months
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus SH-3

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 SH-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus SH-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the SH-3.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and SH-3 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and SH-3.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR400 will be behind in sensor tech.

            Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
44
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Olympus SH-3 Street photography features
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SH-3 as a Sports photography camera
57
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery power (500 CIPA)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
51
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
71
 great battery power (500 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
 great battery life (380 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
 supports focus by touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
52
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (500 per charge)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
54
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging factors
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (271g)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus SH-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic VII
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
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) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $579