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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR100 was announced 7 months later than the ST95 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the ST95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung ST95

 EX-ZR100 ST95 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ST95 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST95

 EX-ZR100 ST95 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung ST95 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the ST95.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and ST95 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and ST95.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST95 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography details
Samsung ST95 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST95 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST95
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung ST95
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung ST95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) -
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $145