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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled about the same time to the ST100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-Z550 ST100 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-Z550

 ST100 EX-Z550 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST100

 EX-Z550 ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 against the ST100.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and ST100.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
Samsung ST100 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
60
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 grams (0.32 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $250