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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 12 months later than the SP-600 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-H30 scores versus the SP-600 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 EX-H30 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Casio EX-H30

 SP-600 UZ EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 EX-H30 SP-600 UZ 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 against the SP-600 UZ.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and SP-600 UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
29
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
20
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $709 $189