Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung ST150F
EX-Z400 | ST150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-Z400
ST150F | EX-Z400 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST150F
EX-Z400 | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung ST150F | |
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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 |