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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 4 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-Z450 WB250F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-Z450

 WB250F EX-Z450 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-Z450 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the WB250F.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and WB250F.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average (226g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
37
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings 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 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $250