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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 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
  • Released June 2010
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 7 months prior to the ST30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-FH100 matches up vs the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-FH100 ST30 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-FH100

 ST30 EX-FH100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung ST30

 EX-FH100 ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH100 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the ST30.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and ST30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-FH100 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged EX-FH100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography information
Samsung ST30 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
54
lighter than competitors (87g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competitors (87g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
30
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (87 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Samsung ST30
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 87 gr (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $55