Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500
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37 Features
64 Overall
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38 Features
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung ST6500
EX-100 | ST6500 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-100
ST6500 | EX-100 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung ST6500
EX-100 | ST6500 | |||
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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).
Look at the Casio EX-100 versus Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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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 | - |