Clicky

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The EX-H30 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-H30 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Casio EX-H30

 Galaxy Camera 2 EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k461kClearer display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 EX-H30 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (201g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283 grams)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
lighter than others (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $709 $400