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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon D3400
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon D3500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and D3500 (24MP) and the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and D3500 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H10 was released 10 years earlier than the D3500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-H10 scores against the D3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Nikon D3500

 EX-H10 D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Casio EX-H10

 D3500 EX-H10 
ReleasedAugust 2018June 2009More modern by 112 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Nikon D3500

 EX-H10 D3500 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H10 and the D3500.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H10 and D3500 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and D3500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D3500 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Nikon D3500
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography advice
Nikon D3500 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (1,550 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
Travel photography with Nikon D3500
57
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
better than average battery pack (1,550 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography information
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,550 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3500 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
31
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Nikon D3500
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Nikon D3500
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H10 Nikon D3500
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-06-11 2018-08-29
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 194 grams (0.43 lb) 365 grams (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 life - 1550 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $397