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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 4 years before the WB50F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-Z16 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-Z16

 WB50F EX-Z16 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-Z16 WB50F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the WB50F.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and WB50F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and WB50F.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
53
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung WB50F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 - BP70A
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $100 $180