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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-100 versus Nikon S30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and S30 (1/3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was announced 2 years after the S30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-100 grades versus the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Nikon S30

 EX-100 S30 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-100

 S30 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Nikon S30

 EX-100 S30 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-100 versus Nikon S30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 vs the S30.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and S30 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and S30.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-100 will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography information
Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
24
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography highlights
Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
51
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
Nikon S30 Sports photography features
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
28
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (390 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (214g)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
25
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging advice
Nikon S30 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
23
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Casio EX-100 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-100Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Nikon Coolpix S30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-06 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 1.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 389 gr (0.86 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $572 $119