Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30
95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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98 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009
(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
- Introduced January 2011

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z29 was introduced 22 months prior to the ST30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z29 scores versus the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung ST30
EX-Z29 | ST30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-Z29
ST30 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung ST30
EX-Z29 | ST30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and ST30.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung ST30 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | () |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 87 gr (0.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SDHC / SD Memory Card | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $79 | $55 |