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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus VH-515, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 6 months after the VH-515 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 VH-515 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 VH-515 EX-ZR400 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus VH-515

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 VH-515 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 features exterior 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) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus VH-515 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 and the VH-515.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and VH-515.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
40
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
27
 has face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes focus by touch
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
57
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery power (500 per charge)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography details
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography details
71
 great battery power (500 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
 includes focus by touch
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (500 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
37
 relatively wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no external mic port
35
 relatively wide (26mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Olympus VH-515
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Olympus VH-515
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $648