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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and ST93 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-100 was launched 2 years later than the ST93 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-100 scores vs the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Samsung ST93

 EX-100 ST93 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014April 2011More recent by 35 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Casio EX-100

 ST93 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Samsung ST93

 EX-100 ST93 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 enjoys external dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-100 versus the ST93.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and ST93 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and ST93.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Samsung ST93
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
49
max shutter speed is good (1/20,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery power (390 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Samsung ST93
 Casio Exilim EX-100Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Samsung ST93
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-06 2011-04-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.10 m -
Flash modes 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389 gr (0.86 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $572 -