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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z2000 was manufactured 12 months prior to the ST30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z2000 scores versus the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-Z2000 ST30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 ST30 EX-Z2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung ST30

 EX-Z2000 ST30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z2000 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z2000 vs the ST30.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and ST30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z2000 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography advice
Samsung ST30 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (152g)
54
lighter than others in class (87g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography details
Samsung ST30 Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (152g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
30
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging details
Samsung ST30 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (152 grams)
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung ST30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 87g (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $55