Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung NX200
EX-H30 | NX200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Casio EX-H30
NX200 | EX-H30 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX200
EX-H30 | NX200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung NX200 | |
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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 |