Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST30

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.