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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 12 months earlier than the ST90 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z550 grades vs the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-Z550 ST90 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-Z550

 ST90 EX-Z550 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST90

 EX-Z550 ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the ST90.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and ST90.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
Samsung ST90 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging details
Samsung ST90 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung ST90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $150