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).

Check out the Casio EX-100 and Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.