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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was unveiled 23 months after the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-H30 scores against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung SL202

 EX-H30 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Casio EX-H30

 SL202 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung SL202

 EX-H30 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 and the SL202.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and SL202.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung SL202
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $709 $140