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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-Z35 ST100 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-Z35

 ST100 EX-Z35 
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST100

 EX-Z35 ST100 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z35
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
60
includes focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z35
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
28
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (155g)
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Samsung ST100
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