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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was launched 19 months later than the ST600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-ZR100 ST600 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ST600 EX-ZR100 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST600

 EX-ZR100 ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the ST600.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR100 and ST600.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST600 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
46
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than others in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (150g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Samsung ST600
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (150g)
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung ST600
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Samsung ST600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $330