Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST100

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ST100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was launched 4 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-100 matches up vs the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 features outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the ST100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and ST100 is 83 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and ST100.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST100 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.