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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100 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 AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon AW110
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 7 months before the AW100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 scores against the AW100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon AW100

 EX-H30 AW100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Casio EX-H30

 AW100 EX-H30 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon AW100

 EX-H30 AW100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon AW100 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the AW100.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and AW100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and AW100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography factors
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Nikon AW100 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon AW100 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon AW100
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $709 $299