Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST30
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37 Features
64 Overall
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/20000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-100 was brought out 3 years after the ST30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-100 scores versus the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung ST30
EX-100 | ST30 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-100
ST30 | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung ST30
EX-100 | ST30 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-100 against the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and ST30 is 83 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and ST30.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-100 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Samsung ST30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-06 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | - |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/20000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 30.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 389 gr (0.86 pounds) | 87 gr (0.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | 390 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $572 | $55 |