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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Olympus 550WP
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus 550WP

 EX-H20G 550WP 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-H20G

 550WP EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus 550WP

 EX-H20G 550WP 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
30
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging info
Olympus 550WP Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus 550WP
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus Stylus 550WP
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