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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Released September 2010
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 4 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H20G grades against the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 EX-H20G TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Casio EX-H20G

 TG-850 iHS EX-H20G 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 EX-H20G TG-850 iHS 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the TG-850 iHS.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and TG-850 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (216g)
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (216g)
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2014-01-29
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes
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 grams (0.48 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $250