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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 2009
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 2 months earlier than the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-G1 grades against the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-G1 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-G1

 HZ30W EX-G1 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-G1 HZ30W 
AnnouncedNovember 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 features physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-G1 and the HZ30W.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
53
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
23
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
54
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (154 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
31
has manual focus
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (154g)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-18 2010-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-800 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $61 $280