Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(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 August 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Successor is Olympus SH-2

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR800 was revealed 7 months earlier than the SH-1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the SH-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus SH-1
EX-ZR800 | SH-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Casio EX-ZR800
SH-1 | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | Fresher by 7 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SH-1
EX-ZR800 | SH-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the SH-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and SH-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and SH-1.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-08-07 | 2014-03-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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), | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 271 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 | 380 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $429 | $349 |