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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
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-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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-FC150 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-FC150

 WB850F EX-FC150 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-FC150 WB850F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
26
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
30
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC150
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung WB850F
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