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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung ST30
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very similar but the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor size.

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 6 months earlier than the ST30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-FH25 grades versus the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-FH25 ST30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ST30 EX-FH25 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung ST30

 EX-FH25 ST30 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the ST30.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and ST30 is 69 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and ST30.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
36
has manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (524g)
54
lighter than competition (87 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
Samsung ST30 Travel photography information
49
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (524g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
45
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
30
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
22
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
29
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Samsung ST30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lb) 87 gr (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $450 $55