Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB800F
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB800F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FC100 grades against the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung WB800F
EX-FC100 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Casio EX-FC100
WB800F | EX-FC100 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB800F
EX-FC100 | WB800F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-FC100 versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and WB800F.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to give you more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $300 |