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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced within a month of the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR700 scores vs the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-ZR700 WB30F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WB30F EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-ZR700 WB30F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the WB30F.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR700 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR700 and WB30F.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (128g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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 (30,20,15 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $370 $180