Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST30

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z550 was launched 12 months earlier than the ST30 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and ST30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z550 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-Z550 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.