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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 8 months before the P300 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-H20G grades against the P300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon P300

 EX-H20G P300 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-H20G

 P300 EX-H20G 
RevealedMay 2011September 2010Newer by 8 months
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon P300

 EX-H20G P300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G against the P300.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and P300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and P300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Nikon P300 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (216 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Nikon P300
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (216 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (216 grams)
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon P300
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $500