Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F
95 Imaging
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96 Imaging
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33 Overall
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Announced January 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
- Introduced January 2013
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung WB30F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z400 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung WB30F
EX-Z400 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z400
WB30F | EX-Z400 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung WB30F
EX-Z400 | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the WB30F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and WB30F.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung WB30F |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-7.0 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $180 |