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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST65
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 4 months earlier than the ST65 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung ST65

 EX-Z16 ST65 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Casio EX-Z16

 ST65 EX-Z16 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST65

 EX-Z16 ST65 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 and the ST65.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and ST65 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and ST65.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST65 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging info
Samsung ST65 Vlogging info
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST65
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung ST65
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung ST65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse recording
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $100 $130