Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Nikon D3100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Nikon D3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon D3100
EX-H20G | D3100 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Casio EX-H20G
D3100 | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon D3100
EX-H20G | D3100 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | December 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and D3100 is 91 and 68 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon D3100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Nikon D3100 | |
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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 |