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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Announced August 2012
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 20 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-H30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k0kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Casio EX-H30

 Galaxy Camera 4G EX-H30 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 EX-H30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outer measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
36
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 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 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
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 All around 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 shooting
Type of storage - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $709 $550