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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST150F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 3 years before the ST150F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung ST150F

 EX-Z16 ST150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-Z16

 ST150F EX-Z16 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST150F

 EX-Z16 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides exterior 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) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 vs the ST150F.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and ST150F is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and ST150F.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST150F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung ST150F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $100 $300