Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST700
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was manufactured 16 months before the ST700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z450 grades against the ST700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Samsung ST700
EX-Z450 | ST700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-Z450
ST700 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Samsung ST700
EX-Z450 | ST700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the ST700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and ST700.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST700 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Samsung ST700 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $229 | $280 |