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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced within a month of the FE-4030 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H15 scores vs the FE-4030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus FE-4030

 EX-H15 FE-4030 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Casio EX-H15

 FE-4030 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus FE-4030

 EX-H15 FE-4030 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 versus the FE-4030.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and FE-4030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and FE-4030.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
25
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus FE-4030
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus FE-4030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $130