Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-H30 was revealed 7 months after the P100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores against the P100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon P100
| EX-H30 | P100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
| Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Casio EX-H30
| P100 | EX-H30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P100
| EX-H30 | P100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon P100 has dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the P100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and P100 is 92 and 68 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and P100.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix P100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 26-678mm (26.1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 481 gr (1.06 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
| 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 ID | NP-130 | EN-EL5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 to 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $709 | $400 |