Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung ST100
EX-Z400 | ST100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-Z400
ST100 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST100
EX-Z400 | ST100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung ST100 | |
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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 |