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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2014
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H15 was brought out 5 years earlier than the S32 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H15 grades vs the S32 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon S32

 EX-H15 S32 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Casio EX-H15

 S32 EX-H15 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S32

 EX-H15 S32 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 and the S32.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and S32 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and S32.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H15 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-H15 will show greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Nikon S32 Portrait photography details
34
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good MP (13MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography features
Nikon S32 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography factors
Nikon S32 Travel photography factors
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
environment sealing
good MP (13MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Nikon S32
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S32
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" 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 - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $180