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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS15 was released 6 months after the ST30 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung ST30

 EX-ZS15 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 ST30 EX-ZS15 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST30

 EX-ZS15 ST30 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS15 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 compared to the ST30.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS15 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-ZS15 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography features
Samsung ST30 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (154 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
54
lighter than average in class (87g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST30 Sports photography advice
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography info
Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (154g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography advice
32
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (154g)
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST30
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Samsung ST30
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Samsung ST30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-18 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - -
Min native ISO - -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 87 gr (0.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $248 $55