Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST93
96 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Revealed April 2011

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was revealed 20 months earlier than the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades against the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung ST93
EX-Z450 | ST93 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Casio EX-Z450
ST93 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Revealed | April 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 20 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung ST93
EX-Z450 | ST93 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 has got physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the ST93.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and ST93.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST93 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung ST93 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2011-04-20 |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
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 All around 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $229 | - |