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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was launched 13 months after the WB850F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZR400 WB850F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-ZR400

 WB850F EX-ZR400 
Screen resolution614k461kClearer screen (+153k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZR400 WB850F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the WB850F.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and WB850F.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch 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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
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 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 500 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $599