Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST80
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was revealed 13 months after the ST80 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-H30 grades against the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung ST80
EX-H30 | ST80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Casio EX-H30
ST80 | EX-H30 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST80
EX-H30 | ST80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. 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 ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 and the ST80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and ST80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and ST80.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-H30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung ST80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lb) | 118g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | BP70A |
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 | Single | Single |
Launch price | $709 | $249 |