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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Introduced June 2009
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was launched 6 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-H10 grades against the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Olympus SH-2

 EX-H10 SH-2 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Casio EX-H10

 SH-2 EX-H10 
AnnouncedMarch 2015June 2009Newer by 69 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Olympus SH-2

 EX-H10 SH-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H10 vs the SH-2.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and SH-2.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography features
Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography info
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (271g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Olympus SH-2
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-06-11 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $399