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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-S5 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor size.

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The EX-S5 was brought out 24 months earlier than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S5 matches up against the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-S5 ST30 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-S5

 ST30 EX-S5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung ST30

 EX-S5 ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 has external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 and the ST30.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and ST30 is 97 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and ST30.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST30 will resolve more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than average (87 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography info
Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
53
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than average (87g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography details
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (87g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 87 grams (0.19 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $55