Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung NX5
EX-H30 | NX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Casio EX-H30
NX5 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX5
EX-H30 | NX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung NX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |