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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus SZ-11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 10 months before the SZ-11 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-H20G matches up against the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SZ-11

 EX-H20G SZ-11 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SZ-11 EX-H20G 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-11

 EX-H20G SZ-11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G against the SZ-11.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and SZ-11 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and SZ-11.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (216g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (216 grams)
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-11
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $253