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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung WB800F, 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 WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 4 years before the WB800F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB800F

 EX-Z550 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Casio EX-Z550

 WB800F EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB800F

 EX-Z550 WB800F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the WB800F.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WB800F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB800F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung WB800F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $300