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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 7 months after the 8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-H15 scores versus the 8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus 8000

 EX-H15 8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Casio EX-H15

 8000 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus 8000

 EX-H15 8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 and the 8000.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and 8000.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H15 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern EX-H15 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography info
34
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
Olympus 8000 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography advice
Olympus 8000 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography advice
Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Olympus 8000
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus 8000
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also called as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 182g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $380