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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1 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 SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H30 grades vs the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus SH-1

 EX-H30 SH-1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Casio EX-H30

 SH-1 EX-H30 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2011More recent by 39 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SH-1

 EX-H30 SH-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides exterior 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) and the Olympus SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the SH-1.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and SH-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and SH-1.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
37
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competitors (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SH-1
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $709 $349