Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") come with different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-H30 was launched 4 years prior to the NX mini and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H30 scores vs the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung NX mini
EX-H30 | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Casio EX-H30
NX mini | EX-H30 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX mini
EX-H30 | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 461k | 461k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the NX mini.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and NX mini is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and NX mini.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX mini will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung NX mini |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 2 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 196g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 650 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-130 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $709 | $530 |