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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was launched 24 months before the WB250F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-H30 WB250F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-H30

 WB250F EX-H30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-H30 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-H30 against the WB250F.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and WB250F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-H30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
69
lighter than competition (201g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $709 $250