Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Launched March 2009
(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
- Announced January 2014

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WB50F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z29 was released 5 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung WB50F
EX-Z29 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-Z29
WB50F | EX-Z29 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 59 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB50F
EX-Z29 | WB50F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z29 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 versus the WB50F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and WB50F.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB50F will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Samsung WB50F |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-03-03 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 207g (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | NP-60 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $79 | $180 |