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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 4 months before the ST100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-Z450 ST100 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 ST100 EX-Z450 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung ST100

 EX-Z450 ST100 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 provides external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the ST100.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and ST100.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST100 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Samsung ST100 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
includes touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung ST100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $250