Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung WB850F
EX-Z33 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-Z33
WB850F | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung WB850F
EX-Z33 | WB850F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |