Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have different sensor size.

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The EX-Z800 was manufactured 5 months prior to the ST30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z800 scores against the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 against the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Casio EX-Z800 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.