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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was revealed 11 months after the SL30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-H15 scores vs the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Samsung SL30

 EX-H15 SL30 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-H15

 SL30 EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung SL30

 EX-H15 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H15 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the SL30.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and SL30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger EX-H15 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Samsung SL30
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
25
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $93