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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(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
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-ZR100 ST100 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ST100 EX-ZR100 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST100

 EX-ZR100 ST100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Samsung ST100 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (204g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average (204 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
includes focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (155g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung ST100
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