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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Introduced September 2012
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The image resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was brought out 21 months after the ST6500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung ST6500

 EX-ZR1000 ST6500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ST6500 EX-ZR1000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST6500

 EX-ZR1000 ST6500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR1000 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 versus Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the ST6500.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and ST6500.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR1000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography features
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
70
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (255 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (255g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
32
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST6500
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung ST6500
General Information
Make Casio Samsung
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung ST6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display 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 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) -
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail price $572 -