Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST30
93 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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98 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Released November 2009
(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
- Released January 2011

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very close but the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have different sensor measurements.

The EX-FC150 was introduced 14 months earlier than the ST30 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FC150 scores vs the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung ST30
EX-FC150 | ST30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-FC150
ST30 | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST30
EX-FC150 | ST30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the ST30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and ST30.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC150 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged EX-FC150 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung ST30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-11-16 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 40.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 173g (0.38 pounds) | 87g (0.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $350 | $55 |