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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
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
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 20 months later than the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung SL30

 EX-H20G SL30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Casio EX-H20G

 SL30 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung SL30

 EX-H20G SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G features outside measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H20G against the SL30.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and SL30.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-H20G to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer EX-H20G provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (216g)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
60
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (216 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (216g)
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung SL30
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung SL30
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-20 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest 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 size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $93