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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was announced 6 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-FC100 matches up vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-FC100 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-FC100

 WB50F EX-FC100 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-FC100 WB50F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the WB50F.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and WB50F.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give you extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 9 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 model NP-40 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $180