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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700 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 ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out within a month of the ST700 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-H30 scores against the ST700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung ST700

 EX-H30 ST700 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-H30

 ST700 EX-H30 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST700

 EX-H30 ST700 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has physical 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) and the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H30 versus the ST700.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and ST700 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and ST700.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Samsung ST700 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Samsung ST700 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
30
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST700
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung ST700
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung ST700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lb) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse recording
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $709 $280