Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2013

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WB30F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z29 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung WB30F
EX-Z29 | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z29
WB30F | EX-Z29 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 46 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB30F
EX-Z29 | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z29 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z29 against the WB30F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and WB30F.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung WB30F will show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung WB30F |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-03-03 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | ||
Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $79 | $180 |