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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z550 scores against the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB35F

 EX-Z550 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Casio EX-Z550

 WB35F EX-Z550 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB35F

 EX-Z550 WB35F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the WB35F.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and WB35F.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB35F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung WB35F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $149 $130