Casio EX-FS10 vs Samsung WB800F

In this article, we will be looking at the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung WB800F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 5 years before the WB800F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FS10 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the WB800F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and WB800F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to produce extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.