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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was brought out 6 years prior to the B500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up against the B500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon B500

 EX-H30 B500 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Casio EX-H30

 B500 EX-H30 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon B500

 EX-H30 B500 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon B500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the B500.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and B500 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and B500.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon B500
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Nikon B500
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Nikon B500 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (600 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Nikon B500
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
good battery (600 shots)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
45
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Nikon B500
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
27
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (541 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon B500
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 541g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 life - 600 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $709 $300