Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon L840

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.