Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 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 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-H30 was introduced very close to the ST90 and 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 ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-H30 scores against the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 & Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung ST90
EX-H30 | ST90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-H30
ST90 | EX-H30 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST90
EX-H30 | ST90 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 against the ST90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and ST90 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H30 and ST90.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung ST90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 lb) | - |
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 Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $709 | $150 |