Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL500

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H30 was unveiled 6 months later than the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H30 vs the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and TL500.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Casio EX-H30 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.