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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2011
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was released 19 months later than the ST100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZS15 grades vs the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-ZS15 ST100 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 ST100 EX-ZS15 
Screen dimensions3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution1152k0kSharper screen (+1152k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST100

 EX-ZS15 ST100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 offers external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the ST100.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS15 and ST100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZS15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Samsung ST100
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
32
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
61
good resolution (14MP)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
supports focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
32
great maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
26
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-18 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3.5 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8s
Max shutter speed - 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $248 $250