Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-1

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 4 years prior to the SH-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G provides outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G vs the SH-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and SH-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and SH-1.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.