Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung WB30F
EX-FC100 | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-FC100
WB30F | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB30F
EX-FC100 | WB30F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |