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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 18 months later than the ST93 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung ST93

 EX-ZR1000 ST93 
RevealedSeptember 2012April 2011More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ST93 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST93

 EX-ZR1000 ST93 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the ST93.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and ST93 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and ST93.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (255g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Samsung ST93 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
good MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Samsung ST93 Travel photography details
70
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others (255g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (255 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST93
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung ST93
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2011-04-20
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
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 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 life 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $572 -