Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced September 2010
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600
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Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z16 was revealed 9 months after the HZ30W so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung HZ30W
| EX-Z16 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2010 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-Z16
| HZ30W | EX-Z16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ30W
| EX-Z16 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 and the HZ30W.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and HZ30W is 99 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and HZ30W.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-Z16 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB600 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2010-09-20 | 2010-01-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | - | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $100 | $280 |
