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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WB50F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S5 grades vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-S5 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-S5

 WB50F EX-S5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-S5 WB50F 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 vs the WB50F.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and WB50F is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and WB50F.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to provide you with greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S5 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Samsung WB50F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 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-80 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $180