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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H30 was brought out 4 years after the GX-1L which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-H30 matches up against the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung GX-1L

 EX-H30 GX-1L 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2006More modern by 60 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k210kSharper screen (+251k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Casio EX-H30

 GX-1L EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung GX-1L

 EX-H30 GX-1L 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the GX-1L.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and GX-1L is 92 and 69 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and GX-1L.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-H30 will offer you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Samsung GX-1L Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography features
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (201g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
lighter than competition (570g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung GX-1L
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung GX-1L
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2006-02-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 5
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 570 grams (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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-130 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $709 $0