Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST6500

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was brought out 7 months after the ST6500 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-ZR100 matches up against the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the ST6500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and ST6500 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and ST6500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.