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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H20G was launched 4 months before the ST30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-H20G scores vs the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung ST30

 EX-H20G ST30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-H20G

 ST30 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung ST30

 EX-H20G ST30 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G features outer dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H20G versus the ST30.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H20G and ST30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-H20G will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography information
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Street photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (216 grams)
54
lighter than competitors (87g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography features
Samsung ST30 Travel photography features
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (216g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competitors (87g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
30
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (216g)
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (87 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung ST30
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung ST30
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 87 gr (0.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $55