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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced 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-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z90 WB30F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z90

 WB30F EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-Z90 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the WB30F.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z90
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $180