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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 24 months after the SP-565UZ making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-H30 scores vs the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-H30 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-H30

 SP-565UZ EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-H30 SP-565UZ 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 vs the SP-565UZ.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $709 $400