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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched June 2009
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was launched 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H10 scores vs the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 EX-H10 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Casio EX-H10

 SP-820UZ EX-H10 
AnnouncedAugust 2012June 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 EX-H10 SP-820UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H10 has got physical 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-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H10 and the SP-820UZ.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and SP-820UZ.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H10
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
25
really wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
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Casio EX-H10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-06-11 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 485 grams (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $299