Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST6500
96 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-Z90 was introduced 17 months before the ST6500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung ST6500
EX-Z90 | ST6500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-Z90
ST6500 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST6500
EX-Z90 | ST6500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 provides outer 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) while the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the ST6500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and ST6500.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Samsung ST6500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $150 | - |