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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 24 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores versus the TG-630 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-H30 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Casio EX-H30

 TG-630 iHS EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 EX-H30 TG-630 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has 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-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (201g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
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 detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $709 $200