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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WB30F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB30F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z270 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z270

 WB30F EX-Z270 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z270 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung WB30F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the WB30F.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB30F will provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z270
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography info
Samsung WB30F Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung WB30F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 111 gr (0.24 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $180