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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was launched 24 months before the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-FS10 ST30 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-FS10

 ST30 EX-FS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung ST30

 EX-FS10 ST30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FS10 against the ST30.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and ST30.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FS10 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung ST30 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography details
Samsung ST30 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (87g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than others in class (87g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography details
26
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
30
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Samsung ST30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.9-7.1 -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 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 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 87g (0.19 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $55