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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 7 months earlier than the S8200 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S8200

 EX-H30 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-H30

 S8200 EX-H30 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution961k461kCrisper screen (+500k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S8200

 EX-H30 S8200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the S8200.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and S8200 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and S8200.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Nikon S8200 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (213g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (213g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S8200
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
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 alias 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 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $709 $329