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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-H10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 3 years earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H10 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 EX-H10 SZ-31MR iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Casio EX-H10

 SZ-31MR iHS EX-H10 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 EX-H10 SZ-31MR iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H10 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition in class (226g)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H10
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-06-11 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $0