Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB1100F

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung WB1100F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 6 years earlier than the WB1100F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up against the WB1100F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung WB1100F. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung WB1100F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z400 against the WB1100F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and WB1100F is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and WB1100F.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB1100F to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.