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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Introduced August 2013
Samsung WB30F
(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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was launched 8 months after the WB30F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-ZR800 WB30F 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WB30F EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-ZR800 WB30F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR800 compared to the WB30F.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR800 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
51
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
74
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 222g (0.49 lb) 128g (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 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $429 $180