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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Later Model is Nikon P1000
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 5 years before the P900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the P900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon P900

 EX-H30 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Casio EX-H30

 P900 EX-H30 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P900

 EX-H30 P900 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has exterior 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 P900 has dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 against the P900.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and P900 is 92 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and P900.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
38
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
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 P900
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (899 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P900 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (201g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
great battery power (360 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than others (899g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
53
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (899g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon P900
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix P900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 899 gr (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $709 $600