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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released September 2010
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 3 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z16 grades against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z16 WB30F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z16

 WB30F EX-Z16 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z16 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the WB30F.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and WB30F.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (128g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung WB30F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $180