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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88 Imaging
46 Features
58 Overall
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 6 years prior to the A900 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores vs the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon A900

		

		

			
 EX-H30 A900 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Casio EX-H30

		

		

			
 A900 EX-H30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2011More modern by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon A900

		

		

			
 EX-H30 A900 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 against the A900.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and A900 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and A900.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon A900 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon A900
39
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
40
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Nikon A900 Street photography details
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (201 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (289g)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography details
Nikon A900 Sports photography details
52
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
56
 great zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Nikon A900
69
 lighter than others (201 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
74
 lighter than competitors in class (289g)
 supports bluetooth
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (840mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Nikon A900 Landscape photography features
49
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
49
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Nikon A900 Vlogging info
30
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others (201g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic jack
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (289g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon A900
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $709 $400