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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced at a similar time to the S6100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-H30 grades versus the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S6100

 EX-H30 S6100 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Casio EX-H30

 S6100 EX-H30 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S6100

 EX-H30 S6100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 against the S6100.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and S6100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and S6100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Nikon S6100 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
Nikon S6100 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S6100
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 201g (0.44 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 210 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $709 $195