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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 21 months after the ST90 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZR1000 grades against the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-ZR1000 ST90 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ST90 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST90

 EX-ZR1000 ST90 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the ST90.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and ST90 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and ST90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography features
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography factors
Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Samsung ST90
50
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST90 Travel photography factors
70
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging information
Samsung ST90 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung ST90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-09-25 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 255g (0.56 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $150