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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 7 months later than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z800 scores vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-Z800 HZ30W 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-Z800

 HZ30W EX-Z800 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-Z800 HZ30W 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 features external measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z800 and the HZ30W.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and HZ30W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and HZ30W.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z800 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
34
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-03 2010-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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-120 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $280