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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z550 was released 12 months prior to the ST95 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung ST95

 EX-Z550 ST95 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Casio EX-Z550

 ST95 EX-Z550 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST95

 EX-Z550 ST95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 comes with 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) while the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z550 vs the ST95.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and ST95.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST95 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
decent MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Samsung ST95 Travel photography information
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging features
Samsung ST95 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST95
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Samsung ST95
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143g (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 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $149 $145