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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 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-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z550 WB30F 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z550

 WB30F EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z550 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the WB30F.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WB30F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
42
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung WB30F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $180