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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 16 months before the ST700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z90 grades against the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Samsung ST700

 EX-Z90 ST700 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-Z90

 ST700 EX-Z90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST700

 EX-Z90 ST700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor 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) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the ST700.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z90
Street photography with Samsung ST700
55
lighter than others in class (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Samsung ST700 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
25
lighter than others in class (121g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Samsung ST700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Samsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Samsung ST700
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-18 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) -
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $280