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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS15 was manufactured 3 months later than the ST93 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZS15 matches up against the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Samsung ST93

 EX-ZS15 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 ST93 EX-ZS15 
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST93

 EX-ZS15 ST93 
AnnouncedJuly 2011April 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS15 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS15 vs the ST93.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS15 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and ST93.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (154g)
low maximum ISO (0)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
Sports photography with Samsung ST93
32
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography features
Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
61
decent MP (14MP)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (154g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
32
good maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging information
Samsung ST93 Vlogging information
26
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (154g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS15 and Samsung ST93
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 Samsung ST93
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-18 2011-04-20
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3 inches
Display resolution 0k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 8 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
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 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
Time lapse recording
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $248 -