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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S5200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 3 years earlier than the S5200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H30 scores versus the S5200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S5200

 EX-H30 S5200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Casio EX-H30

 S5200 EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S5200

 EX-H30 S5200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the S5200.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and S5200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and S5200.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Nikon S5200
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Nikon S5200 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Nikon S5200 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
32
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S5200
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.44 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 life - 160 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $709 $130