Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced March 2011
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The EX-ZR700 was announced 24 months later than the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
EX-ZR700 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | March 2011 | More recent by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Casio EX-ZR700
SZ-30MR | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus SZ-30MR
EX-ZR700 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 against the SZ-30MR.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and SZ-30MR is 91 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and SZ-30MR.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-ZR700 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30,20,15 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 | 470 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $370 | $279 |