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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX11
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX30
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was revealed 15 months before the NX20 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-H30 grades against the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung NX20

 EX-H30 NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Casio EX-H30

 NX20 EX-H30 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2011More modern by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX20

 EX-H30 NX20 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 offers 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) and the Samsung NX20 has specifications of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 against the NX20.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and NX20 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and NX20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H30 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX20 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
77
lighter than others in class (341g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging features
Samsung NX20 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
78
selfie friendly screen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (341g)
lack of image stabilization
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX20
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung NX20
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung NX20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-04-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 341g (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 BP1130
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 One One
Retail cost $709 $1,100