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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Updated by Nikon S9300
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 6 months earlier than the S9100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 EX-H30 S9100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Casio EX-H30

		

		

			
 S9100 EX-H30 
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 EX-H30 S9100 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has got exterior dimensions 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 S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 against the S9100.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and S9100.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H30 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
38
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
32
 has manual focus
 comes with face detect focusing
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (201g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (214g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
52
 incredible zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
36
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (270 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Nikon S9100 Travel photography information
69
 lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
 lighter than average (214 grams)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery (270 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
49
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
39
 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery (270 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
30
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (201g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (214 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9100
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $709 $329