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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was announced 2 months later than the ST100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-S7 matches up against the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-S7 ST100 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-S7

 ST100 EX-S7 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung ST100

 EX-S7 ST100 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-S7 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the ST100.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and ST100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
comes with focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $140 $250