Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB30F
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
40
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2013
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On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR15 was introduced 12 months before the WB30F so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung WB30F
| EX-ZR15 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-ZR15
| WB30F | EX-ZR15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB30F
| EX-ZR15 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the WB30F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and WB30F.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (325 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
good battery (325 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lighter than average in class (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (325 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung WB30F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 325 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-110 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $249 | $180 |