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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was manufactured 16 months prior to the ST90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-Z33 ST90 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-Z33

 ST90 EX-Z33 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung ST90

 EX-Z33 ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the ST90.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and ST90 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and ST90.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST90 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Samsung ST90 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Samsung ST90
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $120 $150