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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon P530
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon P530

 EX-H30 P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Casio EX-H30

 P530 EX-H30 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P530

 EX-H30 P530 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P530 Portrait photography factors
38
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Nikon P530 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Nikon P530
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P530 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Nikon P530 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (494 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P530
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix P530
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