Casio EX-FH100 vs Samsung WB850F

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 19 months prior to the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FH100 scores against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Casio EX-FH100 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH100 compared to the WB850F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH100 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH100 and WB850F.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.