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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
67
Features
80
Overall
72

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Samsung NX300
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was revealed 5 years prior to the NX500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H30 grades versus the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung NX500

 EX-H30 NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Casio EX-H30

 NX500 EX-H30 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k461kClearer screen (+575k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX500

 EX-H30 NX500 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has physical measurements 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 NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 against the NX500.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and NX500 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and NX500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will provide more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography info
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
has manual focus
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Samsung NX500 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Samsung NX500
69
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
78
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
excellent resolution (28 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
excellent resolution (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Samsung NX500 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung NX500
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung NX500
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung NX500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 209
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format - H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 287g (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $709 $800