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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced 20 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-H30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution461k0kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Casio EX-H30

 Galaxy Camera 3G EX-H30 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 EX-H30 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need 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") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
38
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
36
really wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $709 $606