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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 3 months prior to the ST700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades against the ST700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Samsung ST700

 EX-Z16 ST700 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-Z16

 ST700 EX-Z16 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST700

 EX-Z16 ST700 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the ST700.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and ST700 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and ST700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST700 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography info
Samsung ST700 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
Samsung ST700 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST700 Vlogging factors
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Samsung ST700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Samsung ST700
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Samsung ST700
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Cost at launch $100 $280