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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F 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 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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 19 months prior to the WB50F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung WB50F

 EX-ZR300 WB50F 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WB50F EX-ZR300 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2012More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB50F

 EX-ZR300 WB50F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the WB50F.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and WB50F.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZR300 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
55
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
71
good battery life (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB50F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $180