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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 3 months earlier than the SH100 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung SH100

 EX-Z16 SH100 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 SH100 EX-Z16 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SH100

 EX-Z16 SH100 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 and the SH100.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and SH100 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and SH100.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung SH100 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography advice
Samsung SH100 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Samsung SH100 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Samsung SH100 Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography information
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging advice
Samsung SH100 Vlogging advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung SH100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung SH100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse recording
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $100 $200