Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z35 was launched 11 months before the ST30 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung ST30
EX-Z35 | ST30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-Z35
ST30 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST30
EX-Z35 | ST30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the ST30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and ST30.
Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-Z35 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung ST30 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 pounds) | 87g (0.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $99 | $55 |