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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung ST30
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR100 was introduced 7 months after the ST30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR100 matches up vs the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-ZR100 ST30 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ST30 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST30

 EX-ZR100 ST30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the ST30.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and ST30.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-ZR100 will provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Samsung ST30 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (87g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Sports photography highlights
46
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Samsung ST30 Travel photography information
64
lighter than competition (204 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Samsung ST30 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung ST30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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 204 grams (0.45 lb) 87 grams (0.19 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $55