Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
- Additionally referred to as WB600
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-ZR100 was revealed 19 months after the HZ30W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR100 scores vs the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung HZ30W
| EX-ZR100 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-ZR100
| HZ30W | EX-ZR100 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung HZ30W
| EX-ZR100 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the HZ30W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and HZ30W.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also called | - | WB600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 40.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $300 | $280 |