Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus 790 SW and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200

Comparison of Olympus Stylus 790 SW and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus 790 SW ×
Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 790 SWCasio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1200
BrandOlympusCasio
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model number790 SWEX-Z1200
Alternate model number(s)
  • u790 sw
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Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9493
Width (mm)2123
Height (mm)6159
Weight (g)151152
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.112.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.243.32
Sensor width (mm)6.137.6
Sensor height (mm)4.65.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)21.9
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2240(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2656(10.6 mp other)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)10.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)H.264/AVC, .MOV format
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus Lens, 10 elements in 8 groups, 3 asphericalEXILIM Optical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0037.00 - 111.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Macro focus range (cm)7 - 506 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 15
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AFContrast detection AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.8
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800* (Anti Shake mode), 1600* (High Sensitivity Best Shot mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • 6 presets
  • auto
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AEMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+portrait, Night Scene, Night+portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait34 Best Shot modes including "Ebay" mode
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) � 12.5ft. (3.8m); Tele: 2.0ft (0.6m) � 8.5ft. (2.6m)Wide: 10cm - 4m; Tele: 30cm - 2.1m
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1411
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output
  • dc input)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.572
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.99-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.34-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.11-
Startup time (s)1.31.7
Play -> record time (s)1.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200340
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary NP-40
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x proprietary NP-40 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master 2
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Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3 or later
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImprovements over Stylus 770SW include: Face Detection AF, Shadow Adjustment, TruePic III Image Processor, USB 2CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism



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