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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 17 months before the WB30F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-ZR100 WB30F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WB30F EX-ZR100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-ZR100 WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 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).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung WB30F 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 differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the WB30F.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and WB30F.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors (204g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $180