Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30
90 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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98 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung ST30
EX-ZR1000 | ST30 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-ZR1000
ST30 | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST30
EX-ZR1000 | ST30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung ST30 | |
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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 |