Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP 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
- Introduced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 550WP

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H20G was launched 21 months later than the 550WP which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the 550WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus 550WP
EX-H20G | 550WP | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-H20G
550WP | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus 550WP
EX-H20G | 550WP | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G and the 550WP.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and 550WP is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and 550WP.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H20G to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer EX-H20G should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 550WP |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216 grams (0.48 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $399 |