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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 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-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was brought out 5 months earlier than the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZS15 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Casio EX-ZS15

 WB850F EX-ZS15 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution614k0kClearer display (+614k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung WB850F

 EX-ZS15 WB850F 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the WB850F.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and WB850F.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (154g)
maximum ISO low (0)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography details
Samsung WB850F Sports photography details
32
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
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very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung WB850F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Samsung WB850F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-18 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3"
Screen resolution 0k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical 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 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $248 $599