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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 550WP
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus 550WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 2 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus 550WP

 EX-H30 550WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Casio EX-H30

 550WP EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus 550WP

 EX-H30 550WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the 550WP.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and 550WP.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Olympus 550WP
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus 550WP
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-07
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $709 $399