Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST30
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Released August 2013
(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
- Released January 2011

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-ZR800 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 2 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung ST30
EX-ZR800 | ST30 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-ZR800
ST30 | EX-ZR800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST30
EX-ZR800 | ST30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the ST30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and ST30.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZR800 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Casio EX-ZR800 will offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR800 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | Samsung ST30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-08-07 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 87g (0.19 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $429 | $55 |