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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST30 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 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-G1 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-G1 was unveiled 14 months prior to the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-G1 ST30 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-G1

 ST30 EX-G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2009Newer by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung ST30

 EX-G1 ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the ST30.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and ST30.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-G1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-G1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Samsung ST30 Street photography information
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
54
lighter than competition (87g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Sports photography highlights
23
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
54
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
30
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging features
Samsung ST30 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-11-18 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 154 grams (0.34 lbs) 87 grams (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
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