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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Launched September 2010
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 23 months before the VH-515 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H20G grades versus the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus VH-515

 EX-H20G VH-515 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-H20G

 VH-515 EX-H20G 
LaunchedAugust 2012September 2010More recent by 23 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VH-515

 EX-H20G VH-515 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G offers physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the VH-515.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and VH-515.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
35
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Olympus VH-515
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (216g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-515
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (216 grams)
35
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VH-515
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus VH-515
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS TruePic III+
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model NP-90 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $648