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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled around the same time to the TG-830 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR400 scores against the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 EX-ZR400 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 TG-830 iHS EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 EX-ZR400 TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has external dimensions 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-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the TG-830 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
71
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition (205g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $0