Casio EX-10 vs Samsung WB850F

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-10 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-10 was released 23 months later than the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-10 matches up versus the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 features outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 and Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 and the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and WB850F is 83 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB850F will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger EX-10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.