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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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 January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled very close to the WB250F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR400 matches up against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-ZR400 WB250F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WB250F EX-ZR400 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-ZR400 WB250F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 provides external 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 WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the WB250F.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and WB250F.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
71
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash options 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
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 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $250