Casio EX-G1 vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was launched 3 years earlier than the WB850F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-G1 matches up against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-G1 versus Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 against the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and WB850F.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.