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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was launched 24 months prior to the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung WB30F

 EX-ZS5 WB30F 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Casio EX-ZS5

 WB30F EX-ZS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung WB30F

 EX-ZS5 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the WB30F.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and WB30F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and WB30F.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung WB30F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Samsung WB30F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $100 $180