Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe EX-ZR100 was revealed 19 months later than the ST100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Samsung ST100. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung ST100
EX-ZR100 | ST100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-ZR100
ST100 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 461k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST100
EX-ZR100 | ST100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the ST100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and ST100 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and ST100.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST100 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung ST100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 gr (0.45 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $250 |