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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 8 months later than the NX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-H30 scores versus the NX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung NX5

 EX-H30 NX5 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-H30

 NX5 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX5

 EX-H30 NX5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 vs the NX5.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and NX5 is 92 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and NX5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Casio EX-H30 will show more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
52
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
69
lighter than competition (201g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging details
Samsung NX5 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
24
offers face detect focusing
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX5
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung NX5
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung NX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $709 $499