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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was revealed at a similar time to the WB850F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 WB850F EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution614k461kCrisper screen (+153k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 WB850F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the WB850F.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and WB850F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 has manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (250 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Samsung WB850F Sports photography information
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (325 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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 great zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
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 great battery pack (325 per charge)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competition (250 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (23mm)
 long zoom (483mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
49
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (325 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 has manual focus
 really wide (23mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB850F Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic jack
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 really wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (250g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $599