Clicky

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") boast different sensor sizes.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The EX-ZR800 was announced 19 months later than the S30 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the S30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon S30

 EX-ZR800 S30 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2012More recent by 19 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 S30 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S30

 EX-ZR800 S30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the S30.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and S30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and S30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZR800 will offer extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S30 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Nikon S30
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (214 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography features
Nikon S30 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S30 Travel photography highlights
74
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (214g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography details
Nikon S30 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
23
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (214g)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 470 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $119