Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S4300
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched February 2012
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-H15 was introduced 3 years before the S4300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-H15 scores versus the S4300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon S4300
EX-H15 | S4300 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Casio EX-H15
S4300 | EX-H15 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S4300
EX-H15 | S4300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S4300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 versus the S4300.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and S4300 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and S4300.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161 gr (0.35 pounds) | 139 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 180 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-90 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $119 |