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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and ST93 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 3 years prior to the ST93 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Samsung ST93

 EX-Z270 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Casio EX-Z270

 ST93 EX-Z270 
RevealedApril 2011January 2009Newer by 27 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST93

 EX-Z270 ST93 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 and the ST93.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z270 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and ST93.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung ST93 will give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
Samsung ST93 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST93 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Samsung ST93
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Samsung ST93
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 -