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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
Olympus SH-1
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus SH-1

 EX-ZR800 SH-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SH-1 EX-ZR800 
RevealedMarch 2014August 2013Fresher by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SH-1

 EX-ZR800 SH-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography info
Olympus SH-1 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography advice
74
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
55
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
37
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SH-1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus Stylus SH-1
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