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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 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 TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 versus Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out very close to the TG-310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H30 grades against the TG-310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus TG-310

 EX-H30 TG-310 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-H30

 TG-310 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-310

 EX-H30 TG-310 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 features physical measurements 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-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 and the TG-310.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and TG-310.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
38
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Olympus TG-310 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-310
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 life - 150 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $709 $0