Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F 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
- Revealed January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB800F
EX-Z550 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Casio EX-Z550
WB800F | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB800F
EX-Z550 | WB800F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |