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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9500
  • Successor is Nikon S9900
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S9700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-H30 grades vs the S9700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon S9700

 EX-H30 S9700 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Casio EX-H30

 S9700 EX-H30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9700

 EX-H30 S9700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has external 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 S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Nikon S9700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 vs the S9700.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and S9700 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and S9700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon S9700
38
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Nikon S9700 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Nikon S9700 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (232g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Nikon S9700 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon S9700
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 - 300 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $709 $350