Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
EX-H15 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Casio EX-H15
SZ-16 iHS | EX-H15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
EX-H15 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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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 |