Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung WB800F

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 3 years prior to the WB800F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z800 scores against the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the WB800F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and WB800F.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.