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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-H20G versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 23 months prior to the SP-820UZ making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-H20G grades vs the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 EX-H20G SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Casio EX-H20G

 SP-820UZ EX-H20G 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2010More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SP-820UZ

 EX-H20G SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G and the SP-820UZ.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and SP-820UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (216g)
37
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (216g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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really wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (216 grams)
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really wide (22mm)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $299