Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Samsung ST700
EX-ZR15 | ST700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Casio EX-ZR15
ST700 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Samsung ST700
EX-ZR15 | ST700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | Samsung ST700 | |
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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 |