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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330 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 VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 2 years later than the VR-330 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 grades versus the VR-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Olympus VR-330

 EX-ZR700 VR-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 VR-330 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus VR-330

 EX-ZR700 VR-330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Olympus VR-330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the VR-330.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and VR-330 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and VR-330.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography information
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography information
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good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (158 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Olympus VR-330
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $370 $220