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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 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
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was introduced 4 years before the WB30F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-G1 WB30F 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-G1

 WB30F EX-G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2009More modern by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-G1 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 versus the WB30F.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (154g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (154g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
31
focusing manually
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung WB30F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154g (0.34 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $61 $180