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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was launched 12 months before the ST100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-Z400 ST100 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-Z400

 ST100 EX-Z400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST100

 EX-Z400 ST100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 features external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z400 compared to the ST100.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and ST100.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST100 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography information
Samsung ST100 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
Samsung ST100 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung ST100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 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 detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $250