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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500 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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S3500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 scores vs the S3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S3500

 EX-H30 S3500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Casio EX-H30

 S3500 EX-H30 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S3500

 EX-H30 S3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the S3500.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and S3500.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
38
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Nikon S3500 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3500 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Nikon S3500
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (129 grams)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3500 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
31
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S3500
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 201g (0.44 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $85