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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR400 was manufactured 2 years after the ST90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-ZR400 grades versus the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-ZR400 ST90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 ST90 EX-ZR400 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung ST90

 EX-ZR400 ST90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR400 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the ST90.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR400 and ST90 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR400 and ST90.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR400 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography info
Samsung ST90 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
57
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography features
Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
71
great battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (500 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging details
Samsung ST90 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Samsung ST90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
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 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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, 30 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 file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 205g (0.45 lb) -
Physical 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
Battery life 500 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $150