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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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 TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 12 months after the TG-820 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-ZR400 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TG-820 iHS EX-ZR400 
Display resolution1030k461kSharper display (+569k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 EX-ZR400 TG-820 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 has outside 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) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and TG-820 iHS.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography info
71
great battery (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $500