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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500 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 S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 24 months earlier than the S6500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-H30 scores versus the S6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S6500

 EX-H30 S6500 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Casio EX-H30

 S6500 EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S6500

 EX-H30 S6500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outer measurements 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 S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the S6500.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and S6500.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Nikon S6500
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Nikon S6500 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Nikon S6500 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S6500
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 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 model NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $709 $170