Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung WB250F
EX-ZR300 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-ZR300
WB250F | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB250F
EX-ZR300 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |