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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon D3100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3000
  • Updated by Nikon D3200
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon D3100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the D3100 (14MP) is very comparable but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and D3100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H20G was launched 3 months earlier than the D3100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H20G grades against the D3100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon D3100

 EX-H20G D3100 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Casio EX-H20G

 D3100 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon D3100

 EX-H20G D3100 
RevealedSeptember 2010December 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys physical 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) and the Nikon D3100 has measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H20G versus Nikon D3100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G vs the D3100.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and D3100 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and D3100.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Nikon D3100
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Nikon D3100 Street photography highlights
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (216g)
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Nikon D3100 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3100 as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (216 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Nikon D3100
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
Nikon D3100 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (216 grams)
27
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon D3100
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon D3100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon D3100
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-12-21
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS Expeed 2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.1 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 355.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 505g (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 919
Other
Battery life - 550 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $565