Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL5
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL10
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe EX-H30 was launched 23 months after the CL5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-H30 grades versus the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung CL5
| EX-H30 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Casio EX-H30
| CL5 | EX-H30 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung CL5
| EX-H30 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the CL5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and CL5.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-H30 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung CL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung CL5 |
| Also called as | - | PL10 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-23 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lbs) | 141 gr (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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-130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | - | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $709 | $391 |
