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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") feature different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced around the same time to the S30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the S30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S30

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 S30 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 S30 EX-ZR15 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S30

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 S30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the S30.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and S30.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 provides face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography info
Nikon S30 Street photography info
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
51
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Nikon S30
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 weather sealing
 slow frames per second (1.5 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Nikon S30 Travel photography details
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 better than average battery life (325 per charge)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (214 grams)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (325 shots)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
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 provides face detection focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competition (214g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-110 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $119