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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-ZR100 WB50F 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WB50F EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-ZR100 WB50F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the WB50F.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and WB50F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
64
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $180