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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S32, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is fairly similar but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H20G was brought out 4 years before the S32 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the S32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S32

 EX-H20G S32 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S32 EX-H20G 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2010Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S32

 EX-H20G S32 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S32 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H20G against the S32.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and S32.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H20G featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-H20G will deliver extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Nikon S32 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
MP count good (13MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Nikon S32
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Nikon S32
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Nikon S32 Travel photography highlights
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
weather proofing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
Nikon S32 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Nikon S32 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S32
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S32
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-09-20 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $180