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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600 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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR1000 was launched 2 years after the ST600 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung ST600

 EX-ZR1000 ST600 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 34 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ST600 EX-ZR1000 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST600

 EX-ZR1000 ST600 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung ST600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the ST600.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and ST600.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR1000 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography information
Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
50
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography features
Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
70
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
includes touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
30
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung ST600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-09-25 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $572 $330