Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 461k | Sharper 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung 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 |
