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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus SP-590 UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus SP-590 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 2 years after the SP-590 UZ which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H30 matches up against the SP-590 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ

 EX-H30 SP-590 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Casio EX-H30

 SP-590 UZ EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-590 UZ

 EX-H30 SP-590 UZ 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outside 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-590 UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 and the SP-590 UZ.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and SP-590 UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and SP-590 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-590 UZ Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-590 UZ Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-590 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (201 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-590 UZ Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Olympus SP-590 UZ
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus SP-590 UZ
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus SP-590 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $709 $249