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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 15 months before the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-H20G grades versus the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-H20G WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-H20G

 WB850F EX-H20G 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2010Fresher by 15 months
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung WB850F

 EX-H20G WB850F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H20G offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G against the WB850F.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and WB850F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competition in class (250g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (216g)
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-20 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $599