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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was brought out 5 months after the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR300 scores against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZR300 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-ZR300

 WB850F EX-ZR300 
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZR300 WB850F 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the WB850F.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
Samsung WB850F Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
71
good battery power (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR300
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
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 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 life 500 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $599