Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung WB800F
EX-Z400 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Casio EX-Z400
WB800F | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung WB800F
EX-Z400 | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |