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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 21 months after the ST700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores versus the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Samsung ST700

 EX-ZR1000 ST700 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 ST700 EX-ZR1000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST700

 EX-ZR1000 ST700 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the ST700.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and ST700 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR1000 and ST700.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR1000 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography info
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Street photography highlights
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (470 shots)
lighter than competition (255g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (255g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
30
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Samsung ST700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Samsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Samsung ST700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-09-25 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lb) -
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $572 $280