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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was launched 13 months before the NX200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H30 scores versus the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung NX200

 EX-H30 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Casio EX-H30

 NX200 EX-H30 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution614k461kSharper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX200

 EX-H30 NX200 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 vs the NX200.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and NX200 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and NX200.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX200 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Samsung NX200
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (223 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX200 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (223g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX200
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung NX200
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung NX200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lbs) 223 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $709 $818