Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung ST150F
EX-ZR1000 | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Casio EX-ZR1000
ST150F | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST150F
EX-ZR1000 | ST150F | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Samsung ST150F | |
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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 |