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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung WB1100F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was launched 5 years prior to the WB1100F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z550 grades against the WB1100F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB1100F

 EX-Z550 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Casio EX-Z550

 WB1100F EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB1100F

 EX-Z550 WB1100F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung WB1100F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 and the WB1100F.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and WB1100F is 95 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and WB1100F.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (512g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
23
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (512g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB1100F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung WB1100F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 512 gr (1.13 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $149 $250