Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus 550WP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The EX-ZR800 was revealed 4 years after the 550WP which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus 550WP
EX-ZR800 | 550WP | |||
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Released | August 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 56 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-ZR800
550WP | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus 550WP
EX-ZR800 | 550WP | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus 550WP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the 550WP.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and 550WP is 91 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and 550WP.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 550WP |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-07 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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), | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $429 | $399 |