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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Released July 2011
Samsung ST700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Samsung ST700

 EX-ZR100 ST700 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ST700 EX-ZR100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST700

 EX-ZR100 ST700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
Samsung ST700 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Samsung ST700 Sports photography features
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Samsung ST700 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition (204g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
Samsung ST700 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
30
very good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Samsung ST700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Samsung ST700
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