Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung ST100

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was introduced 9 months after the ST100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-H20G matches up against the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H20G versus the ST100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and ST100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and ST100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-H20G should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.