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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released January 2012
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was manufactured 12 months prior to the WB850F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZS10 scores against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZS10 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-ZS10

 WB850F EX-ZS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution614k0kSharper display (+614k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZS10 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the WB850F.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and WB850F is 99 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS10 and WB850F.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-ZS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography info
Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (250g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
33
great maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Samsung WB850F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $120 $599