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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was launched 4 years before the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the TG-630 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-H15 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Casio EX-H15

 TG-630 iHS EX-H15 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-H15 TG-630 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 has 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) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H15 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography info
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 gr (0.35 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $200