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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 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 SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SH-2, former is 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-2 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was brought out 5 years earlier than the SH-2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SH-2

 EX-H20G SH-2 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SH-2 EX-H20G 
LaunchedMarch 2015September 2010Newer by 54 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SH-2

 EX-H20G SH-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the SH-2.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and SH-2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Olympus SH-2
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (271g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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great battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
offers touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
55
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SH-2
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $399