Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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19 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Samsung ST90
EX-Z33 | ST90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-Z33
ST90 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Samsung ST90
EX-Z33 | ST90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Samsung ST90 | |
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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 |