Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VH-515
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VH-515 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2012
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus VH-515, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-H30 was launched 19 months earlier than the VH-515 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the VH-515 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus VH-515
| EX-H30 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Casio EX-H30
| VH-515 | EX-H30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus VH-515
| EX-H30 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the VH-515.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and VH-515.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Olympus VH-515 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Olympus VH-515 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | TruePic III+ |
| 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | NP-130 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $709 | $648 |
