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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H30 versus Olympus VR-330, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled about the same time to the VR-330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-H30 scores against the VR-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Olympus VR-330

 EX-H30 VR-330 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Casio EX-H30

 VR-330 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Olympus VR-330

 EX-H30 VR-330 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-330 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 versus Olympus VR-330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 against the VR-330.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and VR-330 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and VR-330.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Olympus VR-330 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography advice
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than average (158g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-330 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (158g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Olympus VR-330
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Olympus VR-330
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Olympus VR-330
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash options 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Physical 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 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-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $709 $220