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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Announced July 2011
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 17 months before the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung ST150F

 EX-ZR100 ST150F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ST150F EX-ZR100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST150F

 EX-ZR100 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the ST150F.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and ST150F.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (114g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
64
lighter than others (204 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (204g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST150F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $300