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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was brought out 17 months prior to the ST90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the ST90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-Z450 ST90 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-Z450

 ST90 EX-Z450 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung ST90

 EX-Z450 ST90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the ST90.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and ST90.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST90 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Samsung ST90 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Samsung ST90
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) -
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $150