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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-Z90 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-Z90

 WB50F EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 53 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-Z90 WB50F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 offers physical dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the WB50F.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-60 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $180