Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung WB30F
EX-Z35 | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z35
WB30F | EX-Z35 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 35 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung WB30F
EX-Z35 | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |