Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung WB50F
EX-FC100 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-FC100
WB50F | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB50F
EX-FC100 | WB50F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |