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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon S8000
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Nikon S8000

 EX-H15 S8000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-H15

 S8000 EX-H15 
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S8000

 EX-H15 S8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
34
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography info
Nikon S8000 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H15
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Nikon Coolpix S8000
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