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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000 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 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
  • Released June 2010
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 4 months later than the S8000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H20G scores against the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S8000

 EX-H20G S8000 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S8000 EX-H20G 
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S8000

 EX-H20G S8000 
ReleasedSeptember 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G has outside dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G vs the S8000.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and S8000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and S8000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Nikon S8000 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (216g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Nikon S8000 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Nikon S8000 Travel photography details
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging features
Nikon S8000 Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (216g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 7cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $300