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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
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-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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZR100 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-ZR100

 WB850F EX-ZR100 
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZR100 WB850F 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition (204 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
34
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung WB850F
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