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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was announced 7 months prior to the WB250F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-ZR300 WB250F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WB250F EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 7 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-ZR300 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the WB250F.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 500 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $250