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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Revealed August 2013
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus 7030, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 3 years later than the 7030 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the 7030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus 7030

 EX-ZR800 7030 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2010More recent by 44 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 7030 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus 7030

 EX-ZR800 7030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with 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) while the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus 7030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the 7030.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and 7030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and 7030.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
Olympus 7030 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7030 Travel photography advice
74
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (470 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus 7030
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus Stylus 7030
Alternative name - mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 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
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $429 $179