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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300 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 S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S9300

 EX-H30 S9300 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Casio EX-H30

 S9300 EX-H30 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2011More modern by 18 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9300

 EX-H30 S9300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Nikon S9300
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Nikon S9300 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Nikon S9300 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9300
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 200 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $709 $249