Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30
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37 Features
15 Overall
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33 Features
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung ST30
EX-ZS15 | ST30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-ZS15
ST30 | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST30
EX-ZS15 | ST30 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Samsung ST30 | |
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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 |