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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released 4 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-H30 grades vs the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-H30 WB50F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-H30

 WB50F EX-H30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-H30 WB50F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-H30 and the WB50F.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and WB50F.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (201g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (207g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $709 $180