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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB850F which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-FC100 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-FC100

 WB850F EX-FC100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-FC100 WB850F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 and the WB850F.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and WB850F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to give you greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 model NP-40 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $599