Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung ST30

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly close but the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was announced 24 months before the ST30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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 out the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 and the ST30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and ST30.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST30 will result in greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.