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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was announced 2 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-S7 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-S7

 HZ30W EX-S7 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-S7 HZ30W 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 versus the HZ30W.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and HZ30W.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S7
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
28
you can focus manually
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung HZ30W
Other name - WB600
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-21 2010-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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-80 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $140 $280