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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
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
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 15 months prior to the WB50F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-ZR1000 scores against the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-ZR1000 WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 WB50F EX-ZR1000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2012Newer by 15 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-ZR1000 WB50F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the WB50F.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and WB50F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR1000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (207 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-09-25 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 255 grams (0.56 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $572 $180