Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 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)
- 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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SH-2
EX-H20G | SH-2 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Casio EX-H20G
SH-2 | EX-H20G | |||
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Launched | March 2015 | September 2010 | Newer by 54 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SH-2
EX-H20G | SH-2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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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 |