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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ST6500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was announced 3 years after the ST6500 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-100 matches up versus the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-100 ST6500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-100

 ST6500 EX-100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-100 ST6500 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-100 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 and the ST6500.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and ST6500 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and ST6500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST6500 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger EX-100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
29
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
63
good battery pack (390 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-100
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389g (0.86 lb) -
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $572 -