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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was revealed 2 years after the ST100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up against the ST100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-ZR1000 ST100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 34 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ST100 EX-ZR1000 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST100

 EX-ZR1000 ST100 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the ST100.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and ST100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography info
Samsung ST100 Street photography info
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
70
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
60
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (255g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
29
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung ST100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-09-25 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 255g (0.56 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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
Battery life 470 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $572 $250