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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z400 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z400

 WB30F EX-Z400 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z400 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung WB30F
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