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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 12 months before the SP-620 UZ and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-H30 grades versus the SP-620 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-H30 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Casio EX-H30

 SP-620 UZ EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 EX-H30 SP-620 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 offers 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) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and SP-620 UZ is 92 and 78 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
27
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $709 $199