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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB50F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB50F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z550 grades against the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-Z550 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-Z550

 WB50F EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-Z550 WB50F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z550 against the WB50F.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WB50F.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
34
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung WB50F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
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 format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $180