Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST30

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z400 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z400 was announced 24 months before the ST30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the ST30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z400 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 against the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and ST30.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z400 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-Z400 will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.