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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 17 months before the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-ZR100 WB250F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WB250F EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-ZR100 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the WB250F.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors (204g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $250