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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Introduced August 2013
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 6 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR800 scores versus the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Olympus TG-6

 EX-ZR800 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 TG-6 EX-ZR800 
LaunchedMay 2019August 2013More modern by 70 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus TG-6

 EX-ZR800 TG-6 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Olympus TG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the TG-6.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and TG-6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
74
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (222g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
good battery (340 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Olympus TG-6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-08-07 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 TruePic VIII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 253 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $429 $449