Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST30
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35 Features
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18 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z90 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") use different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z90 was revealed 17 months earlier than the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z90 grades versus the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung ST30
EX-Z90 | ST30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-Z90
ST30 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST30
EX-Z90 | ST30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z90 has external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the ST30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and ST30.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z90 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z90 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung ST30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lb) | 87 gr (0.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $150 | $55 |