Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB850F
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
(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
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-Z550 was brought out 24 months prior to the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z550 grades versus the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung WB850F
| EX-Z550 | WB850F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-Z550
| WB850F | EX-Z550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB850F
| EX-Z550 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the WB850F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and WB850F.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoSports Comparison
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthLandscape Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung WB850F |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 143g (0.32 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $149 | $599 |