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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W 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 HZ30W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-H30 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-H30

 HZ30W EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-H30 HZ30W 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Samsung HZ30W Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung HZ30W
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