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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 3 years before the WB850F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z90 scores against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-Z90 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-Z90

 WB850F EX-Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-Z90 WB850F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 offers exterior dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the WB850F.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z90 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
25
lighter than others in class (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $599