Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 18 months earlier than the S9300 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-H30 scores against the S9300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the S9300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and S9300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and S9300.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.