Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST30

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very close but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was announced 4 months prior to the ST30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and ST30 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and ST30.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z16 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.