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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was released 12 months prior to the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-ZR15 WB250F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WB250F EX-ZR15 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-ZR15 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the WB250F.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and WB250F.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZR15 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
67
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
49
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 176g (0.39 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $250