Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90
95 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 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
- Announced January 2009
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z400 & Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z400 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Samsung ST90
EX-Z400 | ST90 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-Z400
ST90 | EX-Z400 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Samsung ST90
EX-Z400 | ST90 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | Samsung ST90 | |
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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 |