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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
Samsung WB850F
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-Z450 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-Z450

 WB850F EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-Z450 WB850F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
62
lighter than competitors (128g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung WB850F
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