Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung WB250F
EX-H30 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-H30
WB250F | EX-H30 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung WB250F
EX-H30 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H30 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |