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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000 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 S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 7 months later than the S8000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 grades vs the S8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S8000

 EX-H30 S8000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Casio EX-H30

 S8000 EX-H30 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S8000

 EX-H30 S8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 provides physical 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 S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 versus the S8000.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and S8000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and S8000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Nikon S8000 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Nikon S8000 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8000 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S8000
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $709 $300