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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was announced very close to the ST65 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-H30 matches up against the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung ST65

 EX-H30 ST65 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Casio EX-H30

 ST65 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST65

 EX-H30 ST65 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 features external 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) whilst the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the ST65.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and ST65 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and ST65.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Samsung ST65 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (201g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Samsung ST65 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST65
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung ST65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $709 $130