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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80 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
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Successor is Nikon P90
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 24 months later than the P80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-H30 matches up against the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon P80

 EX-H30 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Casio EX-H30

 P80 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P80

 EX-H30 P80 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 features 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 P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 against the P80.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and P80 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and P80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P80 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Nikon P80
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Nikon P80 Sports photography info
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Nikon P80 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Nikon P80 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P80
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 ID NP-130 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $709 $400