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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(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
Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 EX-ZR700 SZ-30MR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2011More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SZ-30MR EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 EX-ZR700 SZ-30MR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
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better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others (226g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
52
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Olympus SZ-30MR
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