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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was brought out 14 months before the ST90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-FC150 scores versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-FC150 ST90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-FC150

 ST90 EX-FC150 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2009More modern by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST90

 EX-FC150 ST90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 has external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FC150 and the ST90.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FC150 and ST90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST90 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FC150
Street photography with Samsung ST90
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Samsung ST90
30
high frames per second (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST90 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging information
Samsung ST90 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Samsung ST90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173g (0.38 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $150