Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus 8000

Following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus 8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 19 months after the 8000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 grades vs the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 and the 8000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and 8000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and 8000.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.