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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z800 grades versus the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z800 WB30F 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z800

 WB30F EX-Z800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z800 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 has got outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the WB30F.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and WB30F.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
29
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung WB30F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-03 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $180