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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
Samsung DV150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung DV150F

 EX-Z90 DV150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Casio EX-Z90

 DV150F EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung DV150F

 EX-Z90 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
55
lighter than others (121g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (121g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
34
quite wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
25
lighter than others (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung DV150F
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung DV150F
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