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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320 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 VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 10 months prior to the VR-320 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H20G grades vs the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus VR-320

 EX-H20G VR-320 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Casio EX-H20G

 VR-320 EX-H20G 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VR-320

 EX-H20G VR-320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G has got 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) while the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G against the VR-320.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and VR-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H20G will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (216g)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Olympus VR-320
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Olympus VR-320
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Olympus VR-320
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (216 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Olympus VR-320
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GOlympus VR-320
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $179