Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30
96 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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98 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Samsung ST30
EX-FS10 | ST30 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-FS10
ST30 | EX-FS10 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung ST30
EX-FS10 | ST30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Casio EX-FS10 versus Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Samsung ST30 | |
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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 |