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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320 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
  • Released January 2011
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Successor is Olympus VR-330
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus VR-320, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 6 months before the VR-320 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus VR-320

 EX-H30 VR-320 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Casio EX-H30

 VR-320 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus VR-320

 EX-H30 VR-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has outer 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) while the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 vs the VR-320.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and VR-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and VR-320.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Olympus VR-320 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competitors in class (158 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (158g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus VR-320
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus VR-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 ID NP-130 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $709 $179