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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was released 17 months after the ST30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-ZR300 ST30 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 ST30 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST30

 EX-ZR300 ST30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 against the ST30.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and ST30 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and ST30.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
Samsung ST30 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than others (87g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography info
Samsung ST30 Sports photography info
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Samsung ST30
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than others (87 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (87g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung ST30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 87 gr (0.19 lbs)
Physical 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
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $55