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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-100 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 14 months after the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-100 scores vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-100 WB250F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-100

 WB250F EX-100 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-100 WB250F 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-100 compared to the WB250F.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and WB250F is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and WB250F.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB250F will give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger EX-100 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
42
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
36
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
63
great battery power (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.10 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 389 grams (0.86 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 390 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $250