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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Released September 2010
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H20G was launched 5 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-H20G scores against the TG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus TG-4

 EX-H20G TG-4 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Casio EX-H20G

 TG-4 EX-H20G 
IntroducedApril 2015September 2010More modern by 55 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-4

 EX-H20G TG-4 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G against the TG-4.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and TG-4.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
60
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (247g)
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus TG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-09-20 2015-04-13
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $379