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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7040
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 9 months after the 7040 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G grades against the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus 7040

 EX-H20G 7040 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Casio EX-H20G

 7040 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus 7040

 EX-H20G 7040 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H20G against the 7040.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and 7040.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-H20G provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (216g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Olympus 7040
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography advice
Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Olympus 7040 Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus 7040
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus Stylus 7040
Also called as - mju 7040
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-01-07
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $299