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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 3 years before the SZ-15 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the SZ-15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus SZ-15

 EX-H30 SZ-15 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-H30

 SZ-15 EX-H30 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SZ-15

 EX-H30 SZ-15 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has got outer dimensions 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 SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 versus the SZ-15.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and SZ-15 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
38
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SZ-15
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $709 $200