Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z90 was launched 4 years before the DV150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung DV150F
EX-Z90 | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Casio EX-Z90
DV150F | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung DV150F
EX-Z90 | DV150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 against the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and DV150F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung DV150F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
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 | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $150 | $150 |