Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung ST30

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZS10 was released within a month of the ST30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-ZS10 scores versus the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS10 has outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the ST30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and ST30 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS10 and ST30.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS10 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZS10 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.