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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was announced 5 months before the ST90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z800 grades versus the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-Z800 ST90 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-Z800

 ST90 EX-Z800 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung ST90

 EX-Z800 ST90 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z800 against the ST90.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and ST90.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Samsung ST90 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography info
Samsung ST90 Travel photography info
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST90 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Samsung ST90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 50 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 124 gr (0.27 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $150