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
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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.
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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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S30
| EX-H30 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |