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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was revealed 11 months prior to the ST90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S7 grades vs the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-S7 ST90 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-S7

 ST90 EX-S7 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Samsung ST90

 EX-S7 ST90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the ST90.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S7 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and ST90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST90 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-S7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography features
Samsung ST90 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography info
Samsung ST90 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S7
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
28
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-21 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) -
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $140 $150