Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P520

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 3 years earlier than the P520 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the P520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon P520 has sizing of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P520 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the P520.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and P520 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and P520.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.