Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Launched February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon P520

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was brought out 4 years earlier than the P530 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-H30 grades versus the P530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon P530
EX-H30 | P530 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Casio EX-H30
P530 | EX-H30 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P530
EX-H30 | P530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior measurements 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 P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the P530.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and P530 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and P530.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix P530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix P530 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 494g (1.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 240 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $709 | $280 |