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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 4 years before the WB50F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-ZR10 WB50F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WB50F EX-ZR10 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-ZR10 WB50F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 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).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the WB50F.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and WB50F.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" 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 NP-110 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $190 $180