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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Renewed by Nikon L840
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 4 years prior to the L830 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H30 scores versus the L830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon L830

 EX-H30 L830 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Casio EX-H30

 L830 EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L830

 EX-H30 L830 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 versus the L830.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and L830 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and L830.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Nikon L830 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Nikon L830
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (390 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
great battery pack (390 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (508g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Nikon L830 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Nikon L830
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (508g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L830
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 508 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $709 $300