Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST600
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was revealed 13 months after the ST600 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-H30 grades against the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung ST600
EX-H30 | ST600 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-H30
ST600 | EX-H30 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST600
EX-H30 | ST600 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 against the ST600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and ST600.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung ST600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201 grams (0.44 lbs) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $709 | $330 |