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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Announced June 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 6 months later than the 550WP which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H10 grades versus the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Olympus 550WP

 EX-H10 550WP 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-H10

 550WP EX-H10 

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Olympus 550WP

 EX-H10 550WP 
RevealedJune 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H10 versus the 550WP.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and 550WP.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H10 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography information
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography features
Olympus 550WP Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography factors
Olympus 550WP Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
55
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Olympus 550WP
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-06-11 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 7cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $399