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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 7 months after the ST90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-ZR100 ST90 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ST90 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST90

 EX-ZR100 ST90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the ST90.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and ST90 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and ST90.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST90 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
64
lighter than average (204g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Samsung ST90 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung ST90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-01-19
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $150