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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 4 years before the WB350F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung WB350F

 EX-Z16 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Casio EX-Z16

 WB350F EX-Z16 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2010More recent by 40 months
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB350F

 EX-Z16 WB350F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the WB350F.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and WB350F is 99 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and WB350F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (276g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (276g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB350F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung WB350F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-20 2014-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 848x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $100 $260