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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340 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
  • Released January 2010
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 24 months prior to the VR-340 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the VR-340 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Olympus VR-340

 EX-H15 VR-340 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Casio EX-H15

 VR-340 EX-H15 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus VR-340

 EX-H15 VR-340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 has external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 against the VR-340.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and VR-340 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and VR-340.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus VR-340 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography factors
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (125 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Olympus VR-340
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Olympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Olympus VR-340
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $130