Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST30
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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
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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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Casio EX-Z90
| ST30 | EX-Z90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |