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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Samsung ST30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-Z35 ST30 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-Z35

 ST30 EX-Z35 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST30

 EX-Z35 ST30 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Samsung ST30 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z35
Sports photography with Samsung ST30
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging features
Samsung ST30 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (87g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung ST30
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