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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 9 months later than the ST100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades versus the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-Z16 ST100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 ST100 EX-Z16 
Display dimension3.5""Larger display (+3.5")
Display resolution1152k0kClearer display (+1152k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST100

 EX-Z16 ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the ST100.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and ST100 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and ST100.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST100 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (155g)
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung ST100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2010-01-06
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $250