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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB850F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-Z33 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-Z33

 WB850F EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 28 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-Z33 WB850F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 and the WB850F.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and WB850F is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and WB850F.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB850F Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
34
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-82 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $120 $599