Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H30 was revealed 4 years earlier than the NX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H30 grades versus the NX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outside dimensions 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 NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 versus the NX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and NX1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and NX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1 will provide more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.