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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was revealed 3 years before the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H30 grades against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-H30 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Casio EX-H30

 Galaxy Camera EX-H30 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 EX-H30 Galaxy Camera 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (300g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $709 $450