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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon S30
(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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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S30

 EX-H30 S30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-H30

 S30 EX-H30 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S30

 EX-H30 S30 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S30 Portrait photography advice
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S30 Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (201g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (214 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
25
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Nikon S30 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
23
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon 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