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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed at a similar time to the WB30F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-ZR400 scores versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-ZR400 WB30F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WB30F EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-ZR400 WB30F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the WB30F.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
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 display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
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
Battery life 500 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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