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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610 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 P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon P600
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 5 years earlier than the P610 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 scores vs the P610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon P610

 EX-H30 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Casio EX-H30

 P610 EX-H30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P610

 EX-H30 P610 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the P610.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and P610 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and P610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon P610
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Nikon P610 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Nikon P610 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
heavier than average (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Nikon P610 Landscape photography features
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (565 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P610
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix P610
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $709 $430