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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR700 matches up versus the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung HZ30W

 EX-ZR700 HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-ZR700

 HZ30W EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung HZ30W

 EX-ZR700 HZ30W 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR700 compared to the HZ30W.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR700 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Samsung HZ30W Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (222g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
70
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others (222 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung HZ30W
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 One One
Retail cost $370 $280