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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 12 months earlier than the VG-160 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades versus the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus VG-160

 EX-H30 VG-160 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-H30

 VG-160 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus VG-160

 EX-H30 VG-160 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 and the VG-160.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and VG-160.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-H30 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography advice
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (165 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition (125g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (165 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (165 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
30
quite wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus VG-160
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 165 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $709 $90