Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2014

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z550 was revealed 5 years before the WB350F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB350F
EX-Z550 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Casio EX-Z550
WB350F | EX-Z550 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 48 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB350F
EX-Z550 | WB350F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the WB350F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and WB350F.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung WB350F |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 gr (0.32 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $149 | $260 |