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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z29 WB30F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z29

 WB30F EX-Z29 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2009Fresher by 46 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z29 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
69
lighter than others (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
31
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z29
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung WB30F
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