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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was unveiled 7 months before the ST93 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up against the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung ST93

 EX-ZR10 ST93 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 ST93 EX-ZR10 
ReleasedApril 2011September 2010Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung ST93

 EX-ZR10 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the ST93.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and ST93 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR10 and ST93.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST93 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography factors
Samsung ST93 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung ST93
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung ST93
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at release $190 -