Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
EX-H30 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Casio EX-H30
SP-590 UZ | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-590 UZ
EX-H30 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Olympus SP-590 UZ | |
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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 |