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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Announced September 2010
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S800c (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was brought out 3 years earlier than the S800c which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H20G grades vs the S800c for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S800c

 EX-H20G S800c 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Casio EX-H20G

 S800c EX-H20G 
RevealedFebruary 2013September 2010More modern by 28 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k461kSharper screen (+358k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S800c

 EX-H20G S800c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G and the S800c.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and S800c is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and S800c.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S800c to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
Nikon S800c Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (140 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (140 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography factors
Nikon S800c Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (140 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (216g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S800c
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 461k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 184 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 140 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $290