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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-H30 was manufactured 24 months before the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H30 grades versus the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-H30 WB30F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-H30

 WB30F EX-H30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-H30 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 comes with external 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) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 against the WB30F.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and WB30F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H30
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (201g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $709 $180