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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
Nikon P100
(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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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Casio EX-H30

 P100 EX-H30 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P100

 EX-H30 P100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P100 Portrait photography factors
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Nikon P100 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Nikon P100
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Nikon P100 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (201g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
48
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (481 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P100 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Nikon P100 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (481 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P100
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon 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