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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a complete review of the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WB30F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 14 months later than the WB30F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-100 grades vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-100 WB30F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-100

 WB30F EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-100 WB30F 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-100 against the WB30F.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and WB30F is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and WB30F.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB30F will offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
49
great max shutter speed (1/20,000s)
max fps high (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (390 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (390 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.10 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 grams (0.86 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 390 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $572 $180