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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z450 WB30F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z450

 WB30F EX-Z450 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z450 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the WB30F.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and WB30F.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
Samsung WB30F Street photography info
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (128g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
37
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $180