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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Released January 2011
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 6 months prior to the SZ-11 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-H30 grades versus the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus SZ-11

 EX-H30 SZ-11 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Casio EX-H30

 SZ-11 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SZ-11

 EX-H30 SZ-11 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the SZ-11.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SZ-11
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $709 $253