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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 2 years after the ST100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung ST100

 EX-ZR15 ST100 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 ST100 EX-ZR15 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST100

 EX-ZR15 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 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 change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the ST100.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Samsung ST100
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
29
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST100
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung ST100
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.10 m
Flash options 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" 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 325 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $250