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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was brought out 22 months earlier than the WB850F making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-S7 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-S7

 WB850F EX-S7 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-S7 WB850F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S7 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S7 versus Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the WB850F.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung WB850F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-80 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $140 $599