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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
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
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 4 months prior to the ST6500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-ZR10 ST6500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 ST6500 EX-ZR10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-ZR10 ST6500 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the ST6500.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and ST6500.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
32
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $190 -