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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 12 months before the HZ30W so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-FC100 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-FC100

 HZ30W EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-FC100 HZ30W 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the HZ30W.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to offer you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model NP-40 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $280