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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed 24 months prior to the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-ZR15 WB50F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-ZR15

 WB50F EX-ZR15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-ZR15 WB50F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the WB50F.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and WB50F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-ZR15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (325 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery life (325 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (207 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery life (325 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung WB50F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $249 $180