Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P500
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P500 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Released February 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon P510
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P500 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-H30 was unveiled very close to the P500 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 scores against the P500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon P500
EX-H30 | P500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Casio EX-H30
P500 | EX-H30 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P500
EX-H30 | P500 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2011 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon P500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the P500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and P500 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and P500.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 494g (1.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $709 | $399 |