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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was brought out 24 months prior to the ST65 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z400 matches up vs the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung ST65

 EX-Z400 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Casio EX-Z400

 ST65 EX-Z400 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST65

 EX-Z400 ST65 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 provides physical 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) whilst the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the ST65.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z400 and ST65.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST65 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Samsung ST65
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST65
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung ST65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
External flash
AEB
WB 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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" 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 -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $130