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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SH-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 5 years before the SH-1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H15 scores against the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus SH-1

 EX-H15 SH-1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Casio EX-H15

 SH-1 EX-H15 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2010More modern by 51 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SH-1

 EX-H15 SH-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 against the SH-1.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and SH-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and SH-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271g)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
37
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competitors (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SH-1
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $349