Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon P300
EX-H20G | P300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-H20G
P300 | EX-H20G | |||
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Revealed | May 2011 | September 2010 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon P300
EX-H20G | P300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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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 |