Casio EX-10 vs Samsung ST700

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and ST700 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was brought out 2 years later than the ST700 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-10 grades vs the ST700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 vs Samsung ST700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 against the ST700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and ST700 is 83 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and ST700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST700 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.