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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Introduced November 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung WB50F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was revealed 5 years before the WB50F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-G1 scores vs the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-G1 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-G1

 WB50F EX-G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014November 2009More modern by 50 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-G1 WB50F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-G1 and Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-G1 versus the WB50F.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and WB50F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-G1
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
23
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (154 grams)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Samsung WB50F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-11-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-800 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $61 $180