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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 5 years before the WB800F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z400 scores vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung WB800F

 EX-Z400 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Casio EX-Z400

 WB800F EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung WB800F

 EX-Z400 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 features external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z400 versus Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 and the WB800F.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and WB800F.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung WB800F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung WB800F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $300