Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus FE-4000

The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H30 versus Olympus FE-4000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 18 months after the FE-4000 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 grades against the FE-4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Olympus FE-4000. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 and the FE-4000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and FE-4000.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.