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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 grades against the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 EX-H30 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Casio EX-H30

 TG-850 iHS EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 EX-H30 TG-850 iHS 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with physical 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) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 and the TG-850 iHS.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and TG-850 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and TG-850 iHS.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography advice
38
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (201g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
good battery power (330 shots)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
50
rather wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery power (330 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
33
rather wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
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) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $709 $250