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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 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-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-H30 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-H30

 TG-2 iHS EX-H30 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Screen resolution610k461kSharper screen (+149k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-H30 TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
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lighter than average (201 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
good battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" 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 - 350 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $709 $380