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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-FH100 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was brought out 5 months later than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-FH100 matches up against the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-FH100 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-FH100

 HZ30W EX-FH100 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-FH100 HZ30W 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH100 offers external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FH100 versus Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the HZ30W.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and HZ30W.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung HZ30W to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH100
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NP-90 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $280