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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300 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 S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S5300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 4 years before the S5300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-H30 grades vs the S5300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S5300

 EX-H30 S5300 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Casio EX-H30

 S5300 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S5300

 EX-H30 S5300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 and the S5300.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and S5300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and S5300.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography info
38
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Nikon S5300
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Nikon S5300
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors (138g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Nikon S5300 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (138 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S5300
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 201g (0.44 lbs) 138g (0.30 lbs)
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 Overall 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 - 180 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $709 $180