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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was announced 5 years prior to the ST150F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung ST150F

 EX-Z400 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-Z400

 ST150F EX-Z400 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST150F

 EX-Z400 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the ST150F.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z400
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z400
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
37
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST150F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung ST150F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $300