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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Released August 2013
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was introduced 3 years before the SH-3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus SH-3

 EX-ZR800 SH-3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SH-3 EX-ZR800 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2013More recent by 30 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SH-3

 EX-ZR800 SH-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the SH-3.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and SH-3 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and SH-3.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-ZR800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography advice
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
74
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271g)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus SH-3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-07 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $429 $579