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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung ST700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 13 months after the ST700 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR15 scores vs the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung ST700

 EX-ZR15 ST700 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 ST700 EX-ZR15 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST700

 EX-ZR15 ST700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the ST700.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and ST700 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and ST700.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-ZR15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Samsung ST700
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Sports photography with Samsung ST700
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Travel photography highlights
67
great battery power (325 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (325 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST700 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST700
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Casio Samsung
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Samsung ST700
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen 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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $280