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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 8 months after the SZ-16 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 EX-ZR800 SZ-16 iHS 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 8 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SZ-16 iHS EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 EX-ZR800 SZ-16 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and SZ-16 iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR800 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (470 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography advice
74
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (470 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-07 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 measurements 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 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 220 images
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $429 $230