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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 5 years before the WB30F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-FC100 WB30F 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-FC100

 WB30F EX-FC100 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-FC100 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC100 compared to the WB30F.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and WB30F.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to produce greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $180