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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Revealed July 2011
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-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-ZS15 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was unveiled 6 months after the ST90 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZS15 scores against the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung ST90

 EX-ZS15 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 ST90 EX-ZS15 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST90

 EX-ZS15 ST90 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS15 features outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the ST90.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS15 and ST90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you should really take the production date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
maximum ISO low (0)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography features
Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
61
good megapixels (14MP)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
32
good maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST90 Vlogging advice
26
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (154g)
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST90
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Samsung ST90
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Samsung ST90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-18 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - -
Minimum native ISO - -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
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 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154 gr (0.34 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse recording
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $248 $150