Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon S30

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H10 versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H10 was launched 3 years prior to the S30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H10 scores vs the S30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H10 versus Nikon S30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the S30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and S30.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Casio EX-H10 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.