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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
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
  • Launched January 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-Z550 WB250F 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-Z550

 WB250F EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-Z550 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
34
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
42
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung WB250F
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