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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210 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 WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 18 months before the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB210

 EX-Z550 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Casio EX-Z550

 WB210 EX-Z550 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB210

 EX-Z550 WB210 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 provides external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the WB210.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and WB210.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB210
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung WB210
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) 174 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $149 $279