Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
(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-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the WB850F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung WB850F
EX-ZR100 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-ZR100
WB850F | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB850F
EX-ZR100 | WB850F | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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-ZR100 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the WB850F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and WB850F.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $599 |