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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj 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 S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 18 months later than the S1000pj which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-H30 grades vs the S1000pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S1000pj

 EX-H30 S1000pj 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Casio EX-H30

 S1000pj EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S1000pj

 EX-H30 S1000pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior measurements 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 S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 and the S1000pj.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and S1000pj is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and S1000pj.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
38
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging features
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S1000pj
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $709 $289