Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
(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
- Launched January 2013
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z550 was announced 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB250F
EX-Z550 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-Z550
WB250F | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB250F
EX-Z550 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the WB250F.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and WB250F.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 143g (0.32 lb) | 226g (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $149 | $250 |