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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was released very close to the ST6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-ZS5 matches up versus the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-ZS5 ST6500 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-ZS5

 ST6500 EX-ZS5 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-ZS5 ST6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS5 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the ST6500.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and ST6500 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZS5 and ST6500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
74
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging features
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Samsung ST6500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video 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
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $100 -