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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was unveiled within a month of the TG-830 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 EX-ZR700 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 TG-830 iHS EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 EX-ZR700 TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outside measurements 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 TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
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better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging information
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $370 $0