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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the ST6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z550 grades against the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-Z550 ST6500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-Z550

 ST6500 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-Z550 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the ST6500.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and ST6500.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
74
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
32
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung ST6500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143g (0.32 lb) -
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $149 -