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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 21 months after the ST30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-ZR1000 ST30 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 21 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ST30 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST30

 EX-ZR1000 ST30 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the ST30.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and ST30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography details
Samsung ST30 Street photography details
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than others (87g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Sports photography highlights
50
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST30 Travel photography advice
70
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (255g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than others (87g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
Samsung ST30 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (87g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung ST30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-09-25 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 87 grams (0.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 470 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $572 $55