Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung WB250F
EX-S7 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-S7
WB250F | EX-S7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2010 | Fresher by 35 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung WB250F
EX-S7 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |