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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 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
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 13 months after the ST100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-ZS5 ST100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 ST100 EX-ZS5 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung ST100

 EX-ZS5 ST100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS5 versus Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS5 against the ST100.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and ST100 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and ST100.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZS5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
has touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
27
good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (155g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 All around 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $250