Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus TG-310
EX-H30 | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-H30
TG-310 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-310
EX-H30 | TG-310 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-H30 versus Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Olympus TG-310 | |
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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 |