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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 24 months before the SH100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung SH100

 EX-Z400 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Casio EX-Z400

 SH100 EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SH100

 EX-Z400 SH100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the SH100.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and SH100.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung SH100 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Samsung SH100 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung SH100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung SH100
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung SH100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $200