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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FH100 was manufactured 19 months before the S30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-FH100 scores vs the S30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Nikon S30

 EX-FH100 S30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-FH100

 S30 EX-FH100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S30

 EX-FH100 S30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH100 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the S30.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and S30.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The EX-FH100 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography features
Nikon S30 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
24
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH100
Street photography with Nikon S30
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Nikon S30
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
28
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S30 Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (214g)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography features
Nikon S30 Landscape photography features
47
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
25
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging information
Nikon S30 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
23
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (214g)
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-90 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $119