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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H30 was launched 15 months prior to the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung NX1000

 EX-H30 NX1000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Casio EX-H30

 NX1000 EX-H30 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2011More modern by 15 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX1000

 EX-H30 NX1000 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H30 and the NX1000.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and NX1000 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and NX1000.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (201g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX1000
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung NX1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $709 $388