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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 24 months prior to the SH-50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the SH-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus SH-50

 EX-H30 SH-50 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Casio EX-H30

 SH-50 EX-H30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SH-50

 EX-H30 SH-50 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 features outer 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 SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the SH-50.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and SH-50 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and SH-50.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Olympus SH-50
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SH-50
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus SH-50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VI
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $300