Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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32 Overall
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![Casio Exilim EX-H20G front Casio Exilim EX-H20G front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-H20G/Casio-EX-H20G-front.jpg)
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67 Overall
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Released December 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.
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The EX-H20G was released 3 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-H20G grades against the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
EX-H20G | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Casio EX-H20G
XZ-2 iHS | EX-H20G | |||
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Released | December 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 27 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
EX-H20G | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with 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 XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H20G and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G vs the XZ-2 iHS.
![Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H20G-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.
![Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H20G-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H20G featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H20G-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-H20G-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-H20G vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
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 | - | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 grams (0.48 pounds) | 346 grams (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $450 |