Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L840
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
- Launched February 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon L830
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L840 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-H30 was introduced 5 years earlier than the L840 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-H30 scores vs the L840 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L840 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Nikon Coolpix L840. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon L840
EX-H30 | L840 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Casio EX-H30
L840 | EX-H30 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 49 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L840
EX-H30 | L840 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon L840 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 and the L840.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and L840 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and L840.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L840 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix L840 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2015-02-10 |
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 dimensions | 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 resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 23-855mm (37.2x) |
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 | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 538 gr (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") |
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 | - | 590 images |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $709 | $400 |