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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was manufactured 4 months prior to the ST600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-Z90 ST600 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-Z90

 ST600 EX-Z90 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST600

 EX-Z90 ST600 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 offers outside measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the ST600.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and ST600.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST600 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Samsung ST600
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography information
Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (150g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
28
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung ST600
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $330