Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000
93 Imaging
36 Features
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93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced June 2010

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-H15 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H15 was announced 5 months prior to the S8000 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H15 scores vs the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon S8000
EX-H15 | S8000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-H15
S8000 | EX-H15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S8000
EX-H15 | S8000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outside 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) and the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-H15 versus Nikon S8000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 vs the S8000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and S8000.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) | 183 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 ID | NP-90 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $300 |