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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 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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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-Z16 HZ30W 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-Z16

 HZ30W EX-Z16 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-Z16 HZ30W 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung 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