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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 2 years after the TG-610 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the TG-610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Olympus TG-610

 EX-ZR400 TG-610 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TG-610 EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus TG-610

 EX-ZR400 TG-610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides 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 TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus TG-610 in our newest 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 use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the TG-610.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and TG-610.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR400 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus TG-610
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Olympus TG-610
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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