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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(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
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 4 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung GX-10

 EX-H30 GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2006More modern by 53 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kSharper screen (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Casio EX-H30

 GX-10 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung GX-10

 EX-H30 GX-10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the GX-10.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and GX-10 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and GX-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-H30 will give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
69
lighter than average in class (201g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung GX-10
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung GX-10
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung GX-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2006-09-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $709 $850