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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZS5 was announced 13 months after the ST600 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-ZS5 ST600 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 ST600 EX-ZS5 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung ST600

 EX-ZS5 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung ST600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 and the ST600.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS5 and ST600 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and ST600.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZS5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography advice
Samsung ST600 Street photography advice
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
32
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
71
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST600 Vlogging advice
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
30
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Samsung ST600
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 - 150g (0.33 pounds)
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 Overall 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
Battery ID - SLB07
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $100 $330