Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H10 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was brought out 7 months prior to the SP-800 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-H10 matches up versus the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H10 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.