Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB250F
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Launched September 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2013

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR1000 was launched 3 months earlier than the WB250F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung WB250F
EX-ZR1000 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-ZR1000
WB250F | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung WB250F
EX-ZR1000 | WB250F | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the WB250F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and WB250F.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-09-25 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $572 | $250 |