Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30
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37 Features
23 Overall
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![Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5/Casio-EX-ZS5-front.jpg)
![Samsung ST30 front Samsung ST30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST30/Samsung-ST30-front.jpg)
98 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 848 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
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The EX-ZS5 was unveiled about the same time to the ST30 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZS5 grades vs the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung ST30
EX-ZS5 | ST30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-ZS5
ST30 | EX-ZS5 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung ST30
EX-ZS5 | ST30 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along 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") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the ST30.
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Samsung-ST30-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and ST30 is 99 and 98 respectively.
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Samsung-ST30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and ST30.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Casio EX-ZS5 will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Samsung-ST30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS5-vs-Samsung-ST30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 | Samsung ST30 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | () |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 87 grams (0.19 lb) |
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 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 | ||
Time lapse feature | ||
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $100 | $55 |