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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB1100F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB1100F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the WB1100F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung WB1100F

 EX-Z16 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Casio EX-Z16

 WB1100F EX-Z16 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 40 months
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB1100F

 EX-Z16 WB1100F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB1100F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 against the WB1100F.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and WB1100F is 99 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and WB1100F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Samsung WB1100F Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z16
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
53
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (512 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
23
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (512 grams)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung WB1100F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung WB1100F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-09-20 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $100 $250