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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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 NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was released 3 years earlier than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up against the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 EX-H30 Galaxy NX 

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

 Galaxy NX EX-H30 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 EX-H30 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 versus the Galaxy NX.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and Galaxy NX is 92 and 82 respectively.

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

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging info
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
34
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-06-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum 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 grams (0.44 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 - 440 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $709 $1,300