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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung ST150F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was brought out 4 years prior to the ST150F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung ST150F

 EX-Z550 ST150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-Z550

 ST150F EX-Z550 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST150F

 EX-Z550 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the ST150F.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and ST150F.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST150F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung ST150F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $300