Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z35 was brought out 2 months after the ST100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung ST100
EX-Z35 | ST100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-Z35
ST100 | EX-Z35 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST100
EX-Z35 | ST100 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the ST100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and ST100.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Samsung ST100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $99 | $250 |