Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as WB600

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was launched 12 months later than the HZ30W so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung HZ30W
EX-H30 | HZ30W | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-H30
HZ30W | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ30W
EX-H30 | HZ30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 offers physical 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 HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 and the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and HZ30W.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | - | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-130 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $709 | $280 |