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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z35 was launched 3 years before the WB250F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-Z35 WB250F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-Z35

 WB250F EX-Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-Z35 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has got external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z35 versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z35 and the WB250F.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and WB250F.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (226g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Samsung WB250F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-21 2013-01-07
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $99 $250