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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Announced September 2010
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 6 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the SH-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SH-3

 EX-H20G SH-3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SH-3 EX-H20G 
LaunchedFebruary 2016September 2010More recent by 65 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SH-3

 EX-H20G SH-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G provides outside 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-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the SH-3.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and SH-3 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and SH-3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-3 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (216g)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (216g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SH-3
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical 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 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 life - 380 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $579