Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed 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
- Released January 2012

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB850F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung WB850F
EX-Z450 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-Z450
WB850F | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB850F
EX-Z450 | WB850F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z450 versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 and the WB850F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and WB850F.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $229 | $599 |