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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-H30 scores vs the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 EX-H30 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Casio EX-H30

 TG-830 iHS EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 EX-H30 TG-830 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside 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-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging information
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery style - 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 recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $709 $0