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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was manufactured 12 months later than the ST90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 matches up vs the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-ZR15 ST90 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 ST90 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST90

 EX-ZR15 ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the ST90.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and ST90.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR15 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
Samsung ST90 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery pack (325 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung ST90
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" 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
Battery life 325 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $150