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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was announced 3 years before the WB250F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-Z16 WB250F 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-Z16

 WB250F EX-Z16 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-Z16 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the WB250F.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and WB250F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (226g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (848 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung WB250F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $100 $250