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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 3 years before the S9500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H30 grades versus the S9500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S9500

 EX-H30 S9500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-H30

 S9500 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9500

 EX-H30 S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 against the S9500.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and S9500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and S9500.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (205g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Nikon S9500 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9500 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others (205 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9500
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 60 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 - 230 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $709 $230