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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was released about the same time to the ST600 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-Z550 ST600 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-Z550

 ST600 EX-Z550 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST600

 EX-Z550 ST600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the ST600.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and ST600.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
34
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography info
Samsung ST600 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography features
Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung ST600
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 - SLB07
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $330