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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was released 4 years before the WB30F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z2000 WB30F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z2000

 WB30F EX-Z2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z2000 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 against the WB30F.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and WB30F.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
62
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung WB30F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $180