Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
EX-H30 | Galaxy NX |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Casio EX-H30
Galaxy NX | EX-H30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 29 months | |
Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung Galaxy NX
EX-H30 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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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 |