Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung WB30F
EX-Z90 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-Z90
WB30F | EX-Z90 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 41 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung WB30F
EX-Z90 | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |