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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H30 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WB800F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-H30 grades versus the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Samsung WB800F

 EX-H30 WB800F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Casio EX-H30

 WB800F EX-H30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Samsung WB800F

 EX-H30 WB800F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 vs the WB800F.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H30 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and WB800F.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-H30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
35
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-H30 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Samsung WB800F
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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
AE bracketing
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) 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $709 $300