Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
19 Overall
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Samsung ST95
EX-Z550 | ST95 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Casio EX-Z550
ST95 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Samsung ST95
EX-Z550 | ST95 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Samsung ST95 | |
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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 |