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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L26, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was released 13 months before the L26 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the L26 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon L26

 EX-H30 L26 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-H30

 L26 EX-H30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L26

 EX-H30 L26 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L26 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 vs the L26.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and L26 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and L26.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Nikon L26 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L26
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix L26
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest 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, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $709 $70