Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST150F

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was launched 14 months later than the ST150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-100 matches up against the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 against the ST150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and ST150F is 83 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and ST150F.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung ST150F will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger EX-100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.