Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S9500
EX-H30 | S9500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Casio EX-H30
S9500 | EX-H30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9500
EX-H30 | S9500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S9500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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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 |