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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Launched September 2010
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was revealed 4 years earlier than the S5300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H20G grades versus the S5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S5300

 EX-H20G S5300 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S5300 EX-H20G 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2010Newer by 40 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S5300

 EX-H20G S5300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G comes with external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 in our brand new 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 have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H20G vs the S5300.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and S5300 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and S5300.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Nikon S5300
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (216g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography details
Nikon S5300 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Nikon S5300
60
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (216g)
35
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S5300
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S5300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 138 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 180 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $180