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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100 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-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 4 years prior to the SP-100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-H30 scores versus the SP-100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus SP-100

 EX-H30 SP-100 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Casio EX-H30

 SP-100 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-100

 EX-H30 SP-100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 offers outside dimensions 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-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the SP-100.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and SP-100 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and SP-100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography features
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (594g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (594g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus SP-100
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 grams (0.44 lb) 594 grams (1.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $709 $400