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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S200 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S200 was brought out 7 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-S200 grades vs the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-S200 HZ30W 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-S200

 HZ30W EX-S200 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-S200 HZ30W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S200 versus the HZ30W.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S200 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S200 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-S200 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger EX-S200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-S200 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S200 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-03 2010-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132g (0.29 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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-120 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $280