Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX1100

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was introduced 3 years prior to the NX1100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H30 scores against the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H30 against the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and NX1100 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.