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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was released 3 years before the WB30F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z35 WB30F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z35

 WB30F EX-Z35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z35 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the WB30F.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
28
has manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung WB30F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $180