Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX3000

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was released 4 years before the NX3000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-H30 vs the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and NX3000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and NX3000.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.