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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 19 months later than the ST600 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-ZS15 ST600 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 ST600 EX-ZS15 
Display dimension3.5""Larger display (+3.5")
Display resolution1152k0kClearer display (+1152k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST600

 EX-ZS15 ST600 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS15 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the ST600.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS15 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and ST600.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZS15 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Street photography with Samsung ST600
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (154 grams)
low maximum ISO (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (154g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging features
Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (154g)
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Samsung ST600
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 0k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model - SLB07
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $248 $330