Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced June 2013
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe EX-H20G was revealed 3 years before the SZ-15 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SZ-15
EX-H20G | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-H20G
SZ-15 | EX-H20G | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | September 2010 | Newer by 33 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SZ-15
EX-H20G | SZ-15 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G features outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G and the SZ-15.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and SZ-15 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and SZ-15.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus SZ-15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-09-20 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4, 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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $200 |