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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H30 was announced 8 years prior to the Z7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 scores vs the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Nikon Z7

 EX-H30 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Casio EX-H30

 Z7 EX-H30 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2011Newer by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k461kSharper screen (+1639k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Nikon Z7

 EX-H30 Z7 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical dimensions 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 Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 versus the Z7.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and Z7 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and Z7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z7 will give you extra detail with its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
86
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Nikon Z7 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z7 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
not so great battery (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery (330 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-H30 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Nikon Z7
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Nikon Z7
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Nikon Z7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2018-08-23
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 493
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - XQD card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $2,797