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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured very close to the ST95 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-H30 grades vs the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung ST95

 EX-H30 ST95 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Casio EX-H30

 ST95 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST95

 EX-H30 ST95 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the ST95.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and ST95 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and ST95.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung ST95
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung ST95
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung ST95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) -
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 shooting
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $709 $145