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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22 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
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon L22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and L22 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 12 months after the L22 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the L22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon L22

 EX-H30 L22 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Casio EX-H30

 L22 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L22

 EX-H30 L22 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon L22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the L22.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and L22 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and L22.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Nikon L22 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Nikon L22
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Nikon L22
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L22
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix L22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 183 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $709 $130