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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 12 months later than the SP-565UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-H15 scores vs the SP-565UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-H15 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-H15

 SP-565UZ EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-H15 SP-565UZ 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 against the SP-565UZ.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H15 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern EX-H15 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
has manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
64
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 pounds) 413g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model NP-90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $400