Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung ST100. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung ST100
EX-Z550 | ST100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-Z550
ST100 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST100
EX-Z550 | ST100 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung ST100 | |
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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 |