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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(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
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
  • Announced January 2014
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-Z29 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-Z29

 WB50F EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2009Fresher by 59 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-Z29 WB50F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
31
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Samsung WB50F
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