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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was released 6 years prior to the TG-4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H15 scores versus the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus TG-4

 EX-H15 TG-4 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Casio EX-H15

 TG-4 EX-H15 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2010More recent by 64 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-4

 EX-H15 TG-4 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 versus the TG-4.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and TG-4.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (380 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (247g)
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus TG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-06 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161 grams (0.35 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $379