Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB350F

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.