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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 EX-H30 NX mini 

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

 NX mini EX-H30 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 EX-H30 NX mini 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution461k461kExact 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
52
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
great battery power (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
76
great battery power (650 per charge)
lighter than others (196 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
38
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lighter than others (196g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

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