Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung WB850F

Below is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and WB850F (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB850F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the WB850F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung WB850F will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.