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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was launched about the same time to the SP-600 UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H15 grades against the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 EX-H15 SP-600 UZ 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Casio EX-H15

 SP-600 UZ EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 EX-H15 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 has exterior dimensions 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-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 and the SP-600 UZ.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography highlights
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
29
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
20
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 161g (0.35 pounds) 455g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $189