Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty similar but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H30 was brought out 24 months prior to the NX300M which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades against the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the NX300M.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and NX300M is 92 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and NX300M.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX300M will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.