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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was unveiled 3 months before the ST150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung ST150F

 EX-ZR1000 ST150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ST150F EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST150F

 EX-ZR1000 ST150F 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2013Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the ST150F.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and ST150F.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
70
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (255g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST150F
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $572 $300