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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300 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 S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S6300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 13 months prior to the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-H30 scores vs the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S6300

 EX-H30 S6300 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Casio EX-H30

 S6300 EX-H30 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S6300

 EX-H30 S6300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 and the S6300.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and S6300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and S6300.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Nikon S6300 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S6300
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $709 $200