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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z280 matches up versus the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-Z280 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-Z280

 WB50F EX-Z280 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 53 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kClearer screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-Z280 WB50F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the WB50F.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and WB50F.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
32
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 NP-80 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $180