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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90 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 P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P80
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and P90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 24 months later than the P90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-H30 matches up against the P90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon P90

 EX-H30 P90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Casio EX-H30

 P90 EX-H30 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P90

 EX-H30 P90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon P90 has measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the P90.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and P90 is 92 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and P90.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-H30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P90 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Nikon P90
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Nikon P90 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Nikon P90 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Nikon P90 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P90 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P90
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix P90
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix P90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 400g (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3")
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 ID NP-130 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $709 $700