Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung WB850F

Following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 15 months before the WB850F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the WB850F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and WB850F is 99 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.