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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released June 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-H10 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H10 was revealed 4 months after the SL30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H10 scores vs the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-H10 SL30 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-H10

 SL30 EX-H10 

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Samsung SL30

 EX-H10 SL30 
AnnouncedJune 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H10 versus Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H10 against the SL30.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and SL30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-H10 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H10
Street photography with Samsung SL30
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
25
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-H10 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-06-11 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $93