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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-S7 matches up against the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-S7 WB250F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-S7

 WB250F EX-S7 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-S7 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the WB250F.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB250F to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung WB250F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $140 $250