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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was released 13 months after the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZR700 WB850F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-ZR700

 WB850F EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZR700 WB850F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the WB850F.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (470 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
71
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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 (30,20,15 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $370 $599