Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST30
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched August 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
- Announced January 2011
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Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-Z450 was introduced 17 months prior to the ST30 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung ST30
| EX-Z450 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-Z450
| ST30 | EX-Z450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung ST30
| EX-Z450 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the ST30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and ST30.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-Z450 will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung ST30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | 128g (0.28 pounds) | 87g (0.19 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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-40 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $229 | $55 |