Casio EX-10 vs Samsung ST93

Here is a thorough review of the Casio EX-10 and Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and ST93 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 2 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-10 scores vs the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-10 provides outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Casio EX-10 and Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 vs the ST93.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and ST93 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-10 and ST93.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.