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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Launched August 2013
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was brought out 19 months before the SH-2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR800 scores vs the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus SH-2

 EX-ZR800 SH-2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SH-2 EX-ZR800 
ReleasedMarch 2015August 2013Newer by 19 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SH-2

 EX-ZR800 SH-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the SH-2.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and SH-2.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR800 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than others (271 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
74
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than others (271 grams)
has touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SH-2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-07 2015-03-11
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
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 Overall 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 shots 380 shots
Battery format 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $429 $399