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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung ST90
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-H30 ST90 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-H30

 ST90 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST90

 EX-H30 ST90 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
38
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
69
lighter than others (201g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung ST90
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