Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F
93 Imaging
33 Features
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91 Imaging
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51 Overall
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2009
(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
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-FC150 was launched 3 years prior to the WB850F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-FC150 grades against the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung WB850F
EX-FC150 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-FC150
WB850F | EX-FC150 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | November 2009 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung WB850F
EX-FC150 | WB850F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 features external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FC150 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the WB850F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and WB850F.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-11-16 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 40.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $350 | $599 |