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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST90
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 24 months before the ST90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z400 scores versus the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-Z400 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-Z400

 ST90 EX-Z400 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST90

 EX-Z400 ST90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z400 features outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z400 against the ST90.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z400 and ST90.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST90 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Samsung ST90
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography details
37
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.6-7.0 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) -
Physical 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 Overall 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $150