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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Launched January 2010
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was manufactured 3 years prior to the SP-820UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-H15 scores versus the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 EX-H15 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Casio EX-H15

 SP-820UZ EX-H15 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 EX-H15 SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
25
fairly wide (22mm)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (485g)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-08-21
Body design 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 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 161 gr (0.35 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $299