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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was announced 23 months prior to the EX2F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-H30 scores versus the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung EX2F

 EX-H30 EX2F 
Screen resolution461k0kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Casio EX-H30

 EX2F EX-H30 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2011Fresher by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung EX2F

 EX-H30 EX2F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 against the EX2F.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and EX2F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-H30 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
71
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (294g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung EX2F
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 201g (0.44 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $478