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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus SH-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 3 years before the SH-50 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H20G scores vs the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SH-50

 EX-H20G SH-50 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SH-50 EX-H20G 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SH-50

 EX-H20G SH-50 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G vs the SH-50.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and SH-50 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and SH-50.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography details
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (216g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competitors in class (269g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SH-50
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus SH-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic VI
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $300