Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung ST700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was introduced 7 months later than the ST700 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR100 grades versus the ST700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 & Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung ST700
EX-ZR100 | ST700 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-ZR100
ST700 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST700
EX-ZR100 | ST700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got outside measurements 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 ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Samsung ST700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the ST700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and ST700 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and ST700.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST700 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Samsung |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | Samsung ST700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-05 |
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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 40.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $280 |