Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST30

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H15 was brought out 12 months prior to the ST30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-H15 scores vs the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 vs Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 vs the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and ST30.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H15 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-H15 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.