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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 8 months later than the WB250F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung WB250F

 EX-ZR800 WB250F 
IntroducedAugust 2013January 2013Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Casio EX-ZR800

 WB250F EX-ZR800 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung WB250F

 EX-ZR800 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the WB250F.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and WB250F.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
74
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung WB250F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $250