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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 17 months prior to the P310 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 grades against the P310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon P310

 EX-H30 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Casio EX-H30

 P310 EX-H30 
RevealedJune 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P310

 EX-H30 P310 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the P310.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and P310 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and P310.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Nikon P310 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Nikon P310 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P310 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Nikon P310
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
36
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P310
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix P310
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-06-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $709 $700