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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
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
  • Introduced April 2011
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST93, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was released 2 years after the ST93 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Samsung ST93

 EX-ZR800 ST93 
IntroducedAugust 2013April 2011Newer by 28 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ST93 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST93

 EX-ZR800 ST93 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the ST93.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and ST93.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Samsung ST93
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST93 Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
74
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (470 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Samsung ST93
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Samsung ST93
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-08-07 2011-04-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Mic 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 222g (0.49 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $429 -