Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST600

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-100 and Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ST600 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was revealed 4 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-100 matches up vs the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Samsung ST600. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 compared to the ST600.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and ST600 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and ST600.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST600 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.