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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 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-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z2000 was announced 12 months before the ST90 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-Z2000 ST90 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 ST90 EX-Z2000 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung ST90

 EX-Z2000 ST90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z2000 versus Samsung ST90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the ST90.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and ST90.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (152g)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Sports photography with Samsung ST90
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography features
Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Samsung ST90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
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
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) -
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $150