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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-H15 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was announced 3 years earlier than the S6300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-H15 scores vs the S6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon S6300

 EX-H15 S6300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-H15

 S6300 EX-H15 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S6300

 EX-H15 S6300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H15 against the S6300.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and S6300.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Nikon S6300 Travel photography details
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S6300
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $200