Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") posses different sensor dimensions.

The EX-H30 was brought out 13 months before the S30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up against the S30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S30
EX-H30 | S30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-H30
S30 | EX-H30 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S30
EX-H30 | S30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 against the S30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and S30.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-H30 will resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-130 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $709 | $119 |