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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was launched 13 months after the ST100 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-H30 grades versus the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-H30 ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-H30

 ST100 EX-H30 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST100

 EX-H30 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 against the ST100.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and ST100 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and ST100.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-H30 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger EX-H30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography info
Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (155g)
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung ST100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $709 $250