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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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 Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was launched within a month of the Tough-3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the Tough-3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 EX-H15 Tough-3000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Casio EX-H15

 Tough-3000 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus Tough-3000

 EX-H15 Tough-3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 features outer measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H15 versus the Tough-3000.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and Tough-3000.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography details
64
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also called as - mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $0