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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H15 was announced 4 years before the SZ-16 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 EX-H15 SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Casio EX-H15

 SZ-16 iHS EX-H15 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 EX-H15 SZ-16 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
34
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 - 220 photos
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, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $230