Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Nikon S30
EX-ZR800 | S30 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Casio EX-ZR800
S30 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Nikon S30
EX-ZR800 | S30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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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 |