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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-S7 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was launched 11 months before the ST30 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S7 scores versus the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-S7 ST30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-S7

 ST30 EX-S7 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung ST30

 EX-S7 ST30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the ST30.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S7 and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S7 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-S7 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Samsung ST30 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography information
Samsung ST30 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography information
28
you can focus manually
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
30
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging details
Samsung ST30 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
29
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung ST30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE 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), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 87 grams (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $140 $55