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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Samsung HZ30W
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades vs the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-ZR1000 HZ30W 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 HZ30W EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-ZR1000 HZ30W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 vs the HZ30W.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and HZ30W is 90 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
70
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging info
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $572 $280