Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-11
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
(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 SZ-11
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched July 2011
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Below is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus SZ-11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-H15 was unveiled 18 months prior to the SZ-11 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H15 scores vs the SZ-11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus SZ-11
| EX-H15 | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Casio EX-H15
| SZ-11 | EX-H15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SZ-11
| EX-H15 | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 against the SZ-11.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and SZ-11.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Olympus SZ-11 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 161 grams (0.35 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| 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 life | - | 200 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-90 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $300 | $253 |
