Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Nikon Coolpix L26. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon L26
EX-H30 | L26 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Casio EX-H30
L26 | EX-H30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L26
EX-H30 | L26 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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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 |